Animal protein consumption in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Animal protein consumption was 7.48 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
7.48 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
54th
of 192 countries
All-time high
10.05 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2008
All-time low
3.38 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1994
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Animal protein consumption in Sierra Leone, 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
Sierra Leone recorded 7.48 grams of protein per day per capita for animal protein consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Sierra Leone peaked at 10.05 grams of protein per day per capita in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.38 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1994.
Sierra Leone ranks 54th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Animal protein consumption in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.45 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 4.1 grams of protein per day per capita | +19.0% |
| 1963 | 4.12 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.5% |
| 1964 | 4.91 grams of protein per day per capita | +19.1% |
| 1965 | 4.95 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 5.2 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 4.74 grams of protein per day per capita | -8.8% |
| 1968 | 3.39 grams of protein per day per capita | -28.5% |
| 1969 | 4.33 grams of protein per day per capita | +27.7% |
| 1970 | 4.78 grams of protein per day per capita | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 4.71 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.4% |
| 1972 | 6.23 grams of protein per day per capita | +32.3% |
| 1973 | 8.56 grams of protein per day per capita | +37.3% |
| 1974 | 8 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.6% |
| 1975 | 7.43 grams of protein per day per capita | -7.1% |
| 1976 | 6.24 grams of protein per day per capita | -16.0% |
| 1977 | 6.22 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 5.92 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 6.54 grams of protein per day per capita | +10.4% |
| 1980 | 6.78 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 7.36 grams of protein per day per capita | +8.5% |
| 1982 | 5.85 grams of protein per day per capita | -20.5% |
| 1983 | 5.76 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.7% |
| 1984 | 4.84 grams of protein per day per capita | -16.0% |
| 1985 | 4.78 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 4.51 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 4 grams of protein per day per capita | -11.3% |
| 1988 | 3.89 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 3.78 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 3.77 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 4.48 grams of protein per day per capita | +18.8% |
| 1992 | 4.79 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 3.93 grams of protein per day per capita | -18.0% |
| 1994 | 3.38 grams of protein per day per capita | -13.9% |
| 1995 | 3.72 grams of protein per day per capita | +10.1% |
| 1996 | 3.9 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 4.12 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 3.76 grams of protein per day per capita | -8.6% |
| 1999 | 3.52 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 4.33 grams of protein per day per capita | +23.2% |
| 2001 | 4.39 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 4.46 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 5.1 grams of protein per day per capita | +14.2% |
| 2004 | 7.19 grams of protein per day per capita | +41.0% |
| 2005 | 7.59 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 7.48 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 7.11 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 10.05 grams of protein per day per capita | +41.3% |
| 2009 | 9.61 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 9.68 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 9.54 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 9.35 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 9.24 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 9.1 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 8.81 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 8.58 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 8.42 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 8.26 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 8.05 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 7.83 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 7.82 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 7.65 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 7.48 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 7.48 grams of protein per day per capita is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.31 grams of protein per day per capita, 5.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 7.48 grams of protein per day per capita is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.24 grams of protein per day per capita, 3.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.36 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.39 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.2 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.46 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.71 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.56 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.16 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.78 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.36 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.94 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.38 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.79 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.73 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.33 grams of protein per day per capita | 10.05 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.9 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.05 grams of protein per day per capita | 9.68 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.69 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.48 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.83 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 51 Dominica 7.64 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 52 Oman 7.57 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 53 Bahamas 7.57 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 55 Ghana 7.47 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 56 Sri Lanka 7.45 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 57 Peru 7.36 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Sierra Leone
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.55 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -33,272 BoP, current US$ (2010)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -0.0053 BoP, current US$ per person (2010)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 121.78 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -16.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0175 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -12.59 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Sierra Leone?
- Animal protein consumption in Sierra Leone was 7.48 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 10.05 grams of protein per day per capita in 2008.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.38 grams of protein per day per capita in 1994.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for animal protein consumption?
- Sierra Leone ranks 54th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.