Animal protein consumption in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Animal protein consumption was 6.15 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▲ Rising
Animal protein consumption in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates is 6.15 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in United Arab Emirates peaked at 8 grams of protein per day per capita in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.87 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1971.
United Arab Emirates ranks 66th of 191 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.73 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.18 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.26 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.84 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.87 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.22 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.88 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.17 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.56 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.65 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.15 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.95 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.64 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.01 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.62 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.37 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.98 grams of protein per day per capita | 8 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.53 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.15 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.92 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 63 New Zealand 6.5 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 64 New Caledonia 6.31 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 65 Congo 6.24 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 67 Australia 6.11 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 68 Israel 5.99 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 69 Gambia 5.9 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 14.6% (2023)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 41,605 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 9.4% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 457.09 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 41,605 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.67 LCU per US$ (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -246.30 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -67.07 billion current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 58.80 billion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in United Arab Emirates?
- Animal protein consumption in United Arab Emirates was 6.15 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 8 grams of protein per day per capita in 2013.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.87 grams of protein per day per capita in 1971.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for animal protein consumption?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 66th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.