Protein supply from animal foods vs. GDP per capita in Myanmar
Myanmar: Protein supply from animal foods vs. GDP per capita was 23.06 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Protein supply from animal foods vs. GDP per capita in Myanmar, 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 protein supply from animal foods vs. gdp per capita in Myanmar is 23.06 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, protein supply from animal foods vs. gdp per capita in Myanmar peaked at 48.52 grams of protein per day per capita in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7.22 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1974.
Myanmar ranks 142nd of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.95 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.73 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.24 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.67 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.22 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.37 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.23 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.44 grams of protein per day per capita | 9.92 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.36 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.83 grams of protein per day per capita | 9.44 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.25 grams of protein per day per capita | 11.01 grams of protein per day per capita | 30.96 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.74 grams of protein per day per capita | 36.48 grams of protein per day per capita | 48.52 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.17 grams of protein per day per capita | 23.06 grams of protein per day per capita | 23.34 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 139 Laos 25.37 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 140 Iran 24.83 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 141 East Timor 23.72 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 143 Cambodia 21.89 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 144 Sao Tome and Principe 21.31 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 145 Central African Republic 21.15 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Myanmar
- Inflation of consumer prices 8.8% (2019)
- GDP per capita 1,128 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 25.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 61.87 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,128 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,100 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.70 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 5.57 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -3.52 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -1.68 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is protein supply from animal foods vs. gdp per capita in Myanmar?
- Protein supply from animal foods vs. gdp per capita in Myanmar was 23.06 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 protein supply from animal foods vs. gdp per capita recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 48.52 grams of protein per day per capita in 2017.
- What is the lowest protein supply from animal foods vs. gdp per capita recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.22 grams of protein per day per capita in 1974.
- How does Myanmar rank for protein supply from animal foods vs. gdp per capita?
- Myanmar ranks 142nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is protein supply from animal foods vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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 Protein supply from animal foods vs. GDP per capita. 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.