Dietary compositions by commodity group in Liberia

Liberia: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 44.85 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
44.85 kilocalories per day per capita
Change on year
down 22.0%
World rank
116th
of 191 countries
All-time high
69.49 kilocalories per day per capita
in 1994
All-time low
1.94 kilocalories per day per capita
in 1965
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Dietary compositions by commodity group in Liberia, 1961–2023

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

Analysis

In 2023, dietary compositions by commodity group in Liberia stood at 44.85 kilocalories per day per capita.

The figure is down 22.0% on the previous year and up 162.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dietary compositions by commodity group in Liberia peaked at 69.49 kilocalories per day per capita in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1.94 kilocalories per day per capita, in 1965.

That places Liberia 116th out of 191 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.78 kilocalories per day per capita 1.94 kilocalories per day per capita 5.8 kilocalories per day per capita 9
1970s 6.23 kilocalories per day per capita 3.9 kilocalories per day per capita 9.78 kilocalories per day per capita 10
1980s 6.53 kilocalories per day per capita 4.24 kilocalories per day per capita 11.85 kilocalories per day per capita 10
1990s 29.63 kilocalories per day per capita 3.78 kilocalories per day per capita 69.49 kilocalories per day per capita 10
2000s 8.96 kilocalories per day per capita 2.98 kilocalories per day per capita 42.47 kilocalories per day per capita 10
2010s 18.66 kilocalories per day per capita 8.08 kilocalories per day per capita 30.46 kilocalories per day per capita 10
2020s 44.4 kilocalories per day per capita 33.13 kilocalories per day per capita 57.47 kilocalories per day per capita 4

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 113 Gabon 45.61 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  2. 114 Slovakia 45.35 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  3. 115 Nicaragua 45.02 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  4. 117 El Salvador 44.74 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  5. 118 Honduras 44.32 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  6. 119 Vanuatu 43.92 kilocalories per day per capita compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is dietary compositions by commodity group in Liberia?
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Liberia was 44.85 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 compositions by commodity group recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 69.49 kilocalories per day per capita in 1994.
What is the lowest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.94 kilocalories per day per capita in 1965.
How does Liberia rank for dietary compositions by commodity group?
Liberia ranks 116th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
Is dietary compositions by commodity group rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is up 162.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia 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 compositions by commodity group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Dietary compositions by commodity group
Unit
kilocalories 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

Average per capita dietary energy supply by commodity groups, measured in kilocalories per person per day.