Dietary compositions by commodity group in Liberia
Liberia: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 44.85 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Liberia, 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
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 113 Gabon 45.61 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 114 Slovakia 45.35 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 115 Nicaragua 45.02 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 117 El Salvador 44.74 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 118 Honduras 44.32 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 119 Vanuatu 43.92 kilocalories per day per capita compare
More reference data data for Liberia
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4456 °C (2025)
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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
Average per capita dietary energy supply by commodity groups, measured in kilocalories per person per day.