Daily per capita fat supply in South Korea

South Korea: Daily per capita fat supply was 126.35 grams of fat per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
126.35 grams of fat per day per capita
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
43rd
of 191 countries
All-time high
126.92 grams of fat per day per capita
in 2021
All-time low
13.83 grams of fat per day per capita
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Daily per capita fat supply in South Korea, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of fat per day per capita.

Analysis

The most recent figure for daily per capita fat supply in South Korea is 126.35 grams of fat per day per capita, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 25.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, daily per capita fat supply in South Korea peaked at 126.92 grams of fat per day per capita in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13.83 grams of fat per day per capita, in 1962.

South Korea ranks 43rd of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 16.52 grams of fat per day per capita 13.83 grams of fat per day per capita 22.05 grams of fat per day per capita 9
1970s 28.48 grams of fat per day per capita 22.28 grams of fat per day per capita 36.48 grams of fat per day per capita 10
1980s 44.49 grams of fat per day per capita 36.76 grams of fat per day per capita 52.62 grams of fat per day per capita 10
1990s 64.9 grams of fat per day per capita 56.01 grams of fat per day per capita 74.02 grams of fat per day per capita 10
2000s 84.01 grams of fat per day per capita 74.48 grams of fat per day per capita 96.2 grams of fat per day per capita 10
2010s 108.02 grams of fat per day per capita 98.06 grams of fat per day per capita 120.7 grams of fat per day per capita 10
2020s 125.5 grams of fat per day per capita 123.12 grams of fat per day per capita 126.92 grams of fat per day per capita 4

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 40 Lithuania 128.03 grams of fat per day per capita compare
  2. 42 Russia 127.12 grams of fat per day per capita compare
  3. 44 United Arab Emirates 125.87 grams of fat per day per capita compare
  4. 45 Belarus 125.35 grams of fat per day per capita compare
  5. 46 Macao 125.24 grams of fat per day per capita compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is daily per capita fat supply in South Korea?
Daily per capita fat supply in South Korea was 126.35 grams of fat 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 daily per capita fat supply recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 126.92 grams of fat per day per capita in 2021.
What is the lowest daily per capita fat supply recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 13.83 grams of fat per day per capita in 1962.
How does South Korea rank for daily per capita fat supply?
South Korea ranks 43rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
Is daily per capita fat supply rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea 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 Daily per capita fat supply. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Daily per capita fat supply
Unit
grams of fat per day per capita
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 10,214 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

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. This is the total of all agricultural produce, both crops and livestock.