Dietary composition by country in Hungary
Hungary: Dietary composition by country was 0.79 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.79 kilocalories per day per capita
Change on year
down 17.7%
World rank
167th
of 191 countries
All-time high
3.01 kilocalories per day per capita
in 2000
All-time low
0 kilocalories per day per capita
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Dietary composition by country in Hungary, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilocalories per day per capita.
Analysis
The most recent figure for dietary composition by country in Hungary is 0.79 kilocalories per day per capita, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 17.7% on the previous year and up 92.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, dietary composition by country in Hungary peaked at 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 kilocalories per day per capita, in 1961.
Hungary ranks 167th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Dietary composition by country in Hungary, year by year
| Year | kilocalories per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1963 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1964 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1965 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1966 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1967 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1968 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1969 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1970 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1971 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1972 | 1 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1973 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1975 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1976 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1977 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1978 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1979 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1980 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1981 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1982 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1983 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1984 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1985 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1986 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1987 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1988 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1989 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1990 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1991 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1992 | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1993 | 1 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1994 | 2 kilocalories per day per capita | +100.3% |
| 1995 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | +50.1% |
| 1996 | 2.01 kilocalories per day per capita | -33.3% |
| 1997 | 2.01 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.01 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.01 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | +50.0% |
| 2001 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.01 kilocalories per day per capita | -33.3% |
| 2008 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | +50.0% |
| 2009 | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.98 kilocalories per day per capita | -34.2% |
| 2011 | 0.56 kilocalories per day per capita | -71.7% |
| 2012 | 0.78 kilocalories per day per capita | +39.3% |
| 2013 | 0.41 kilocalories per day per capita | -47.4% |
| 2014 | 0.73 kilocalories per day per capita | +78.0% |
| 2015 | 0.72 kilocalories per day per capita | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 0.73 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 0.51 kilocalories per day per capita | -30.1% |
| 2018 | 0.92 kilocalories per day per capita | +80.4% |
| 2019 | 0.96 kilocalories per day per capita | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 0.35 kilocalories per day per capita | -63.5% |
| 2021 | 1.18 kilocalories per day per capita | +237.1% |
| 2022 | 0.96 kilocalories per day per capita | -18.6% |
| 2023 | 0.79 kilocalories per day per capita | -17.7% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 0.79 kilocalories per day per capita is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.56 kilocalories per day per capita, 4% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 0.79 kilocalories per day per capita is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.95 kilocalories per day per capita, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.1004 kilocalories per day per capita | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | 1 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.4 kilocalories per day per capita | 0 kilocalories per day per capita | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.91 kilocalories per day per capita | 2.01 kilocalories per day per capita | 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.83 kilocalories per day per capita | 0.41 kilocalories per day per capita | 1.98 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.82 kilocalories per day per capita | 0.35 kilocalories per day per capita | 1.18 kilocalories per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 164 Malawi 0.87 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 165 United States 0.84 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 166 Nepal 0.81 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 168 Russia 0.78 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 169 Ukraine 0.76 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 170 Bangladesh 0.69 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 170 Egypt 0.69 kilocalories per day per capita compare
More reference data data for Hungary
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6937 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.09 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dietary composition by country in Hungary?
- Dietary composition by country in Hungary was 0.79 kilocalories 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 dietary composition by country recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 3.01 kilocalories per day per capita in 2000.
- What is the lowest dietary composition by country recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilocalories per day per capita in 1961.
- How does Hungary rank for dietary composition by country?
- Hungary ranks 167th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is dietary composition by country rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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 Dietary composition by country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.