Dietary compositions by commodity group in Nauru
Nauru: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 171.35 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ▲ Rising
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Nauru, 2019–2023
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 Nauru stood at 171.35 kilocalories per day per capita.
The figure is down 10.2% on the previous year and up 20.2% over five years.
That places Nauru 17th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 142.59 kilocalories per day per capita | 142.59 kilocalories per day per capita | 142.59 kilocalories per day per capita | 1 |
| 2020s | 163.85 kilocalories per day per capita | 141.14 kilocalories per day per capita | 190.82 kilocalories per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
- 14 Seychelles 187.2 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 15 Guyana 185.11 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 16 Bahamas 182.59 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 18 Marshall Islands 161.79 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 19 Norway 160 kilocalories per day per capita compare
More reference data data for Nauru
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 3 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Foreign aid received by income group 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dietary compositions by commodity group in Nauru?
- Dietary compositions by commodity group in Nauru was 171.35 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 Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 190.82 kilocalories per day per capita in 2022.
- What is the lowest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 141.14 kilocalories per day per capita in 2020.
- How does Nauru rank for dietary compositions by commodity group?
- Nauru ranks 17th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Nauru 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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Average per capita dietary energy supply by commodity groups, measured in kilocalories per person per day.