Animal protein consumption in Mongolia
Mongolia: Animal protein consumption was 0.3 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Animal protein consumption in Mongolia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of protein per day per capita.
Analysis
The most recent figure for animal protein consumption in Mongolia is 0.3 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Mongolia peaked at 0.6751 grams of protein per day per capita in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.0098 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1998.
That places Mongolia 186th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0902 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.068 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.1082 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.2688 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0993 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.6751 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3721 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.2689 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.4913 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0491 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0098 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.3229 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1167 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0589 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.1999 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.236 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.16 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.38 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3075 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.3 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.31 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
- 183 Niger 0.45 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 184 Pakistan 0.44 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 185 Kyrgyzstan 0.43 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 187 Sudan 0.2658 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 188 Syria 0.24 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 189 Tajikistan 0.24 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Mongolia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 5.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 8.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,882 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.9% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 17.42 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,882 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3,545 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.26 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 355.63 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 8.52 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Mongolia?
- Animal protein consumption in Mongolia was 0.3 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest animal protein consumption recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.6751 grams of protein per day per capita in 1976.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0098 grams of protein per day per capita in 1998.
- How does Mongolia rank for animal protein consumption?
- Mongolia ranks 186th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Animal protein consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Quantity that is available for consumption at the end of the supply chain. It does not account for consumer waste, so the quantity that is actually consumed may be lower.