Kenya vs South Africa: Food expenditure per person per year
Kenya
625.84
in 2023
South Africa
615.91
in 2023
Kenya rank
92nd
South Africa rank
93rd
Food expenditure per person per year over time
- Kenya
- South Africa
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 625.84 against 615.91 in South Africa, a difference of 9.93.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2017 it was South Africa ahead.
Kenya ranks 92nd and South Africa ranks 93rd of 104 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 719.61 | 742.5 | 22.89 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 812.72 | 762.71 | 50.01 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher food expenditure per person per year, Kenya or South Africa?
- Kenya, at 625.84 against 615.91 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in food expenditure per person per year between Kenya and South Africa?
- 9.93, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2023.
- How do Kenya and South Africa rank globally for food expenditure per person per year?
- Kenya ranks 92nd and South Africa ranks 93rd of 104 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Food expenditure per person per year. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.