Daily per capita caloric supply in South Africa
South Africa: Daily per capita caloric supply was 2,694 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
2,694
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
135th
of 191 countries
All-time high
2,973
in 1965
All-time low
2,422
in 1947
Years of data
65
1947–2023
Daily per capita caloric supply in South Africa, 1947–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for daily per capita caloric supply in South Africa is 2,694, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, daily per capita caloric supply in South Africa peaked at 2,973 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 2,422, in 1947.
That places South Africa 135th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2,470 | 2,422 | 2,517 | 2 |
| 1960s | 2,837 | 2,751 | 2,973 | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,852 | 2,791 | 2,913 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,707 | 2,566 | 2,819 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,609 | 2,546 | 2,683 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,838 | 2,744 | 2,888 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,841 | 2,789 | 2,891 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,716 | 2,686 | 2,760 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is daily per capita caloric supply in South Africa?
- Daily per capita caloric supply in South Africa was 2,694 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest daily per capita caloric supply recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2,973 in 1965.
- What is the lowest daily per capita caloric supply recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,422 in 1947.
- How does South Africa rank for daily per capita caloric supply?
- South Africa ranks 135th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is daily per capita caloric supply rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Daily per capita caloric supply. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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