Animal protein consumption in Nepal
Nepal: Animal protein consumption was 1.32 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Animal protein consumption in Nepal, 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
In 2023, animal protein consumption in Nepal stood at 1.32 grams of protein per day per capita.
That represents a change of up 85.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Nepal peaked at 1.33 grams of protein per day per capita in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0373 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1966.
Nepal ranks 160th of 191 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.0447 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0373 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0471 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.0538 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0464 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0649 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1286 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0739 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.1948 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2667 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.2226 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.3198 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4788 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.3872 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.5861 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.833 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.61 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.11 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.11 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.33 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 157 Chad 1.48 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 158 Turkey 1.41 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 159 Rwanda 1.37 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 161 Liberia 1.31 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 162 Honduras 1.3 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 163 Lebanon 1.25 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -24.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,234 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 36.54 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,234 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 136.29 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.87 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 13.75 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 745.45 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Nepal?
- Animal protein consumption in Nepal was 1.32 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 grams of protein per day per capita in 2021.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0373 grams of protein per day per capita in 1966.
- How does Nepal rank for animal protein consumption?
- Nepal ranks 160th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.