Vegetable consumption per capita in New Zealand

New Zealand: Vegetable consumption per capita was 137.9 in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
137.9
Change on year
up 18.9%
World rank
55th
of 192 countries
All-time high
200.36
in 1995
All-time low
69.66
in 1966
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Vegetable consumption per capita in New Zealand, 1961–2023

50100150200196119922023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for vegetable consumption per capita in New Zealand is 137.9, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.9% on the previous year and up 3.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, vegetable consumption per capita in New Zealand peaked at 200.36 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 69.66, in 1966.

That places New Zealand 55th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 85.14 69.66 96.85 9
1970s 86.84 77.58 99.9 10
1980s 94.65 82.13 110.59 10
1990s 145.87 101.33 200.36 10
2000s 133.14 117.76 151.77 10
2010s 135.17 120.17 142.52 10
2020s 117.95 105 137.9 4

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 52 French Polynesia 139.88 compare
  2. 53 Bahrain 139.38 compare
  3. 54 Lebanon 138.16 compare
  4. 56 Seychelles 137.02 compare
  5. 57 Egypt 135.7 compare
  6. 58 Macau (China) 135.46 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is vegetable consumption per capita in New Zealand?
Vegetable consumption per capita in New Zealand was 137.9 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest vegetable consumption per capita recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 200.36 in 1995.
What is the lowest vegetable consumption per capita recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 69.66 in 1966.
How does New Zealand rank for vegetable consumption per capita?
New Zealand ranks 55th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is vegetable consumption per capita rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Vegetable consumption per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Vegetable consumption per capita
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 10,214 data points, 1961–2023
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