Animal protein consumption in Philippines
Philippines: Animal protein consumption was 8.08 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▼ Falling
Animal protein consumption in Philippines, 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 Philippines stood at 8.08 grams of protein per day per capita.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Philippines peaked at 12.27 grams of protein per day per capita in 1975 and was at its lowest, 7.62 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1962.
That places Philippines 37th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.87 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.62 grams of protein per day per capita | 10.77 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.74 grams of protein per day per capita | 9.17 grams of protein per day per capita | 12.27 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.72 grams of protein per day per capita | 9.03 grams of protein per day per capita | 10.79 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.21 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.88 grams of protein per day per capita | 10.48 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.38 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.33 grams of protein per day per capita | 10.56 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.65 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.72 grams of protein per day per capita | 10.14 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.06 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.8 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.21 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 34 Malta 8.35 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 35 Tonga 8.28 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 36 Sao Tome and Principe 8.18 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 38 Netherlands Antilles 8.05 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 39 Italy 7.91 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 40 Bangladesh 7.9 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Philippines
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -13.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,066 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.3% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 474.84 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,066 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 57.51 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.79 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 31.17 billion current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 4.19 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Philippines?
- Animal protein consumption in Philippines was 8.08 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 12.27 grams of protein per day per capita in 1975.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.62 grams of protein per day per capita in 1962.
- How does Philippines rank for animal protein consumption?
- Philippines ranks 37th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.