Animal protein consumption in Portugal

Portugal: Animal protein consumption was 13.84 in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
13.84
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
13th
of 192 countries
All-time high
16.05
in 2007
All-time low
6.93
in 1979
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Animal protein consumption in Portugal, 1961–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, animal protein consumption in Portugal stood at 13.84.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Portugal peaked at 16.05 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 6.93, in 1979.

Portugal ranks 13th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 12.73 11.8 15.13 9
1970s 11.22 6.93 14.47 10
1980s 11.83 7.92 14.81 10
1990s 15.09 14.52 15.86 10
2000s 14.54 13.56 16.05 10
2010s 13.58 12.31 14.86 10
2020s 13.72 13.29 13.89 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 10 Micronesia (country) 14.02 compare
  2. 11 French Polynesia 13.9 compare
  3. 12 Norway 13.86 compare
  4. 14 Antigua and Barbuda 13.53 compare
  5. 15 Japan 13.46 compare
  6. 16 Cambodia 13.31 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is animal protein consumption in Portugal?
Animal protein consumption in Portugal was 13.84 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest animal protein consumption recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 16.05 in 2007.
What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 6.93 in 1979.
How does Portugal rank for animal protein consumption?
Portugal ranks 13th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Portugal 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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Indicator
Animal protein consumption
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 10,213 data points, 1961–2023
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