Animal protein consumption in East Timor
East Timor: Animal protein consumption was 2.12 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.12 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
140th
of 192 countries
All-time high
2.31 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2020
All-time low
0 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Animal protein consumption in East Timor, 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
East Timor recorded 2.12 grams of protein per day per capita for animal protein consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in East Timor peaked at 2.31 grams of protein per day per capita in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1961.
That places East Timor 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animal protein consumption in East Timor, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1963 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1964 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1965 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1966 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1967 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1968 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1969 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1970 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1971 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1972 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1973 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1974 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1975 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1976 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1977 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1978 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1979 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1980 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1981 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1982 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1983 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1984 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1985 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1986 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1987 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1988 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1989 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1990 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1991 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1992 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1993 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1994 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1995 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1996 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1997 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1998 | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1999 | 1.15 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 2000 | 1.38 grams of protein per day per capita | +19.8% |
| 2001 | 1.23 grams of protein per day per capita | -10.3% |
| 2002 | 1.2 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 1.18 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 1.28 grams of protein per day per capita | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 1.14 grams of protein per day per capita | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 1.01 grams of protein per day per capita | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 0.8969 grams of protein per day per capita | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 1.01 grams of protein per day per capita | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 1.19 grams of protein per day per capita | +17.8% |
| 2010 | 1.49 grams of protein per day per capita | +25.7% |
| 2011 | 1.69 grams of protein per day per capita | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 1.9 grams of protein per day per capita | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 1.83 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 1.96 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 1.75 grams of protein per day per capita | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 1.8 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 2.23 grams of protein per day per capita | +23.9% |
| 2018 | 1.85 grams of protein per day per capita | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 2.28 grams of protein per day per capita | +23.2% |
| 2020 | 2.31 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 2.17 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.1% |
| 2022 | 2.14 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 2.12 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.9% |
East Timor compared with similar countries
- East Timor's 2.12 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.69 grams of protein per day per capita, 79% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- East Timor's 2.12 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10.24 grams of protein per day per capita, 21% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1148 grams of protein per day per capita | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.15 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.15 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.8969 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.38 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.88 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.49 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.28 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.19 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.12 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.31 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
- 137 Mauritania 2.2 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 138 North Macedonia 2.18 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 139 Bulgaria 2.17 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 141 Ecuador 1.95 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 142 Argentina 1.94 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 143 Nigeria 1.93 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for East Timor
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 83.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0201 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 26.91 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0477 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0147 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 19.65 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0153 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 20.52 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in East Timor?
- Animal protein consumption in East Timor was 2.12 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 East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 2.31 grams of protein per day per capita in 2020.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 grams of protein per day per capita in 1961.
- How does East Timor rank for animal protein consumption?
- East Timor ranks 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor 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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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.