Animal protein consumption in Poland
Poland: Animal protein consumption was 3.75 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▬ Flat
Animal protein consumption in Poland, 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 Poland is 3.75 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Poland peaked at 6.21 grams of protein per day per capita in 1976 and was at its lowest, 2.67 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1962.
Poland ranks 103rd of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.43 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.67 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.92 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.14 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.23 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.21 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.16 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.78 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.41 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.1 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.52 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.52 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.97 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.12 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.8 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.95 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.64 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.53 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.79 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.75 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.82 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 100 Germany 3.88 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 101 Senegal 3.83 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 102 Mozambique 3.78 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 104 Kuwait 3.74 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 105 Saudi Arabia 3.7 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 106 Austria 3.65 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Poland
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 2.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 18,707 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 681.60 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 18,707 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.76 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -1.87 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -496.20 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 466.11 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Poland?
- Animal protein consumption in Poland was 3.75 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 6.21 grams of protein per day per capita in 1976.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.67 grams of protein per day per capita in 1962.
- How does Poland rank for animal protein consumption?
- Poland ranks 103rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Poland 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.