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Dietary compositions by commodity group in Nauru

Nauru: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 171.35 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
171.35 kilocalories per day per capita
Change on year
down 10.2%
World rank
17th
of 192 countries
All-time high
190.82 kilocalories per day per capita
in 2022
All-time low
141.14 kilocalories per day per capita
in 2020
Years of data
5
2019–2023

Dietary compositions by commodity group in Nauru, 2019–2023

0501001502002019202120232019: 142.6 kilocalories per day per capita2020: 141.1 kilocalories per day per capita2021: 152.1 kilocalories per day per capita2022: 190.8 kilocalories per day per capita2023: 171.4 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

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 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

Dietary compositions by commodity group in Nauru, year by year

Year kilocalories per day per capita Change
2019 142.59 kilocalories per day per capita —
2020 141.14 kilocalories per day per capita -1.0%
2021 152.1 kilocalories per day per capita +7.8%
2022 190.82 kilocalories per day per capita +25.5%
2023 171.35 kilocalories per day per capita -10.2%

Nauru compared with similar countries

  • Nauru's 171.35 kilocalories per day per capita is above the median for high income countries, which is 100.61 kilocalories per day per capita, 1.7× the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Nauru's 171.35 kilocalories per day per capita is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 75.67 kilocalories per day per capita, 2.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 14 Seychelles 187.2 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  2. 15 Guyana 185.11 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  3. 16 Bahamas 182.59 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  4. 18 Marshall Islands 161.79 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  5. 19 Norway 160 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  6. 20 Ireland 155.74 kilocalories per day per capita compare

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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 192 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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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
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Average per capita dietary energy supply by commodity groups, measured in kilocalories per person per day.