Animal protein consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: Animal protein consumption was 3.54 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
3.54
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
110th
of 192 countries
All-time high
11.99
in 1978
All-time low
1.81
in 2004
Years of data
58
1961–2018
Animal protein consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, 1961–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for animal protein consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of is 3.54, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of peaked at 11.99 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 1.81, in 2004.
That places Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 110th out of 192 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animal protein consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.08 | — |
| 1962 | 8.05 | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 8.25 | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 7.96 | -3.5% |
| 1965 | 8.28 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 8.63 | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 8.89 | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 8.88 | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 8.59 | -3.3% |
| 1970 | 7.18 | -16.4% |
| 1971 | 7.74 | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 8.18 | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 8.04 | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 9.16 | +14.0% |
| 1975 | 9.41 | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 11.62 | +23.5% |
| 1977 | 11.51 | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 11.99 | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 11.54 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 10.75 | -6.8% |
| 1981 | 11.73 | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 11.83 | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 11.23 | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 11.22 | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 11.11 | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 11.63 | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 11.57 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 10.33 | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 11.07 | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 8.12 | -26.7% |
| 1991 | 6.38 | -21.4% |
| 1992 | 5.74 | -10.1% |
| 1993 | 5.85 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 4.6 | -21.3% |
| 1995 | 3.73 | -18.9% |
| 1996 | 3.34 | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 2.92 | -12.6% |
| 1998 | 2.79 | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 2.64 | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 2.59 | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 2.63 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 2.26 | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 1.99 | -12.2% |
| 2004 | 1.81 | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 2.32 | +28.2% |
| 2006 | 2.46 | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 2.71 | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 2.72 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 2.66 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 2.73 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 2.82 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 2.86 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 3.03 | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 3.06 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 3.2 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 3.13 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 3.4 | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 3.54 | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.4 | 7.96 | 8.89 | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.64 | 7.18 | 11.99 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.25 | 10.33 | 11.83 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.61 | 2.64 | 8.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.42 | 1.81 | 2.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.09 | 2.73 | 3.54 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Animal protein consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of was 3.54 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest animal protein consumption recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 11.99 in 1978.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.81 in 2004.
- How does Korea, Democratic People's Republic of rank for animal protein consumption?
- Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 110th out of 192 countries with data for 2018.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea, Democratic People's Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Animal protein consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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