Dietary compositions by commodity group in Moldova

Moldova: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 70.36 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
70.36 kilocalories per day per capita
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
82nd
of 191 countries
All-time high
80.15 kilocalories per day per capita
in 2021
All-time low
9.83 kilocalories per day per capita
in 1992
Years of data
32
1992–2023

Dietary compositions by commodity group in Moldova, 1992–2023

0204060801992200720231992: 9.8 kilocalories per day per capita1993: 13.8 kilocalories per day per capita1994: 15.7 kilocalories per day per capita1995: 10.8 kilocalories per day per capita1996: 13.7 kilocalories per day per capita1997: 19.6 kilocalories per day per capita1998: 11.7 kilocalories per day per capita1999: 11.7 kilocalories per day per capita2000: 10.7 kilocalories per day per capita2001: 15.4 kilocalories per day per capita2002: 19.2 kilocalories per day per capita2003: 18.1 kilocalories per day per capita2004: 25.5 kilocalories per day per capita2005: 28.3 kilocalories per day per capita2006: 34.1 kilocalories per day per capita2007: 34.3 kilocalories per day per capita2008: 33.7 kilocalories per day per capita2009: 33.1 kilocalories per day per capita2010: 55.6 kilocalories per day per capita2011: 59.8 kilocalories per day per capita2012: 55.6 kilocalories per day per capita2013: 58.1 kilocalories per day per capita2014: 57.4 kilocalories per day per capita2015: 55.1 kilocalories per day per capita2016: 57.2 kilocalories per day per capita2017: 62.4 kilocalories per day per capita2018: 64.2 kilocalories per day per capita2019: 67 kilocalories per day per capita2020: 73.2 kilocalories per day per capita2021: 80.2 kilocalories per day per capita2022: 71.6 kilocalories per day per capita2023: 70.4 kilocalories per day per capita

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 compositions by commodity group in Moldova is 70.36 kilocalories per day per capita, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 21.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dietary compositions by commodity group in Moldova peaked at 80.15 kilocalories per day per capita in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9.83 kilocalories per day per capita, in 1992.

That places Moldova 82nd 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
1990s 13.36 kilocalories per day per capita 9.83 kilocalories per day per capita 19.6 kilocalories per day per capita 8
2000s 25.24 kilocalories per day per capita 10.67 kilocalories per day per capita 34.33 kilocalories per day per capita 10
2010s 59.24 kilocalories per day per capita 55.13 kilocalories per day per capita 67.04 kilocalories per day per capita 10
2020s 73.84 kilocalories per day per capita 70.36 kilocalories per day per capita 80.15 kilocalories per day per capita 4

Countries ranked near Moldova

  1. 79 Belarus 72.54 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  2. 80 Central African Republic 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  3. 81 Greece 70.75 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  4. 83 Azerbaijan 69.05 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  5. 84 Thailand 68.61 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  6. 85 Samoa 64.78 kilocalories per day per capita compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is dietary compositions by commodity group in Moldova?
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Moldova was 70.36 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 Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 80.15 kilocalories per day per capita in 2021.
What is the lowest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 9.83 kilocalories per day per capita in 1992.
How does Moldova rank for dietary compositions by commodity group?
Moldova ranks 82nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
Is dietary compositions by commodity group rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova 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.