Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia: Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate was -5.95 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-5.95 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 152.7%
World rank
99th
of 175 countries
All-time high
272.01 % change on previous year
in 1984
All-time low
-61.93 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
50
1974–2023

Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia, 1974–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia stood at -5.95 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 152.7% on the previous year and up 71.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia peaked at 272.01 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -61.93 % change on previous year, in 1992.

That places Saint Lucia 99th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia, year by year

Annual values for Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia, 1974 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1974 -24.71 % change on previous year —
1975 -0.5835 % change on previous year -97.6%
1976 -0.6181 % change on previous year +5.9%
1977 33.7 % change on previous year -5552.6%
1978 125.62 % change on previous year +272.7%
1979 -0.5841 % change on previous year -100.5%
1980 -10.91 % change on previous year +1767.7%
1981 -49.94 % change on previous year +357.8%
1982 148.16 % change on previous year -396.7%
1983 -59.98 % change on previous year -140.5%
1984 272.01 % change on previous year -553.5%
1985 13.3 % change on previous year -95.1%
1986 12.61 % change on previous year -5.2%
1987 5.3 % change on previous year -58.0%
1988 -34.39 % change on previous year -749.0%
1989 8.09 % change on previous year -123.5%
1990 7.66 % change on previous year -5.4%
1991 180.68 % change on previous year +2260.2%
1992 -61.93 % change on previous year -134.3%
1993 -12.57 % change on previous year -79.7%
1994 55.88 % change on previous year -544.7%
1995 -9.28 % change on previous year -116.6%
1996 14.84 % change on previous year -259.9%
1997 -30.49 % change on previous year -305.4%
1998 37.43 % change on previous year -222.8%
1999 -9.1 % change on previous year -124.3%
2000 -14.94 % change on previous year +64.2%
2001 -17.44 % change on previous year +16.8%
2002 92.38 % change on previous year -629.6%
2003 -21.89 % change on previous year -123.7%
2004 -0.1576 % change on previous year -99.3%
2005 72.26 % change on previous year -45946.4%
2006 -21.38 % change on previous year -129.6%
2007 -13.84 % change on previous year -35.3%
2008 -24.15 % change on previous year +74.5%
2009 11.69 % change on previous year -148.4%
2010 127.28 % change on previous year +988.7%
2011 4.1 % change on previous year -96.8%
2012 16.6 % change on previous year +305.1%
2013 -20.67 % change on previous year -224.5%
2014 -5.34 % change on previous year -74.2%
2015 -12.75 % change on previous year +138.7%
2016 20.64 % change on previous year -261.8%
2017 19.32 % change on previous year -6.4%
2018 -10.35 % change on previous year -153.6%
2019 -19.17 % change on previous year +85.1%
2020 21.78 % change on previous year -213.6%
2021 -28.5 % change on previous year -230.8%
2022 11.3 % change on previous year -139.6%
2023 -5.95 % change on previous year -152.7%

Saint Lucia compared with similar countries

  • Saint Lucia's -5.95 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -3.92 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
  • Saint Lucia's -5.95 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -4.19 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2005 +45946.4% -0.1576 % change on previous year 72.26 % change on previous year
1977 +5552.6% -0.6181 % change on previous year 33.7 % change on previous year
1991 +2260.2% 7.66 % change on previous year 180.68 % change on previous year
1980 -1767.7% -0.5841 % change on previous year -10.91 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 22.14 % change on previous year -24.71 % change on previous year 125.62 % change on previous year 6
1980s 30.43 % change on previous year -59.98 % change on previous year 272.01 % change on previous year 10
1990s 17.31 % change on previous year -61.93 % change on previous year 180.68 % change on previous year 10
2000s 6.25 % change on previous year -24.15 % change on previous year 92.38 % change on previous year 10
2010s 11.96 % change on previous year -20.67 % change on previous year 127.28 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.3422 % change on previous year -28.5 % change on previous year 21.78 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Saint Lucia

  1. 96 Luxembourg -5.4 % change on previous year compare
  2. 97 Oman -5.5 % change on previous year compare
  3. 98 East Timor -5.51 % change on previous year compare
  4. 100 Bosnia and Herzegovina -5.96 % change on previous year compare
  5. 101 Venezuela -6.02 % change on previous year compare
  6. 102 Romania -6.04 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia?
Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia was -5.95 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest dietary composition by country, annual growth rate recorded in Saint Lucia?
The highest recorded value was 272.01 % change on previous year in 1984.
What is the lowest dietary composition by country, annual growth rate recorded in Saint Lucia?
The lowest recorded value was -61.93 % change on previous year in 1992.
How does Saint Lucia rank for dietary composition by country, annual growth rate?
Saint Lucia ranks 99th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
Is dietary composition by country, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
Over the last ten years it is up 71.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saint Lucia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Dietary composition by country. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
175 places, 6,528 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Dietary composition by country. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.