Dietary compositions by commodity group in Norway

Norway: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 160 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
160 kilocalories per day per capita
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
19th
of 191 countries
All-time high
348.98 kilocalories per day per capita
in 2015
All-time low
25.01 kilocalories per day per capita
in 1965
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Dietary compositions by commodity group in Norway, 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

The most recent figure for dietary compositions by commodity group in Norway is 160 kilocalories per day per capita, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 53.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dietary compositions by commodity group in Norway peaked at 348.98 kilocalories per day per capita in 2015 and was at its lowest, 25.01 kilocalories per day per capita, in 1965.

That places Norway 19th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 26.67 kilocalories per day per capita 25.01 kilocalories per day per capita 29 kilocalories per day per capita 9
1970s 35.79 kilocalories per day per capita 29 kilocalories per day per capita 45.97 kilocalories per day per capita 10
1980s 53.82 kilocalories per day per capita 49.94 kilocalories per day per capita 57.95 kilocalories per day per capita 10
1990s 51.53 kilocalories per day per capita 42.98 kilocalories per day per capita 55.1 kilocalories per day per capita 10
2000s 86.18 kilocalories per day per capita 57.01 kilocalories per day per capita 122.19 kilocalories per day per capita 10
2010s 338.91 kilocalories per day per capita 315.17 kilocalories per day per capita 348.98 kilocalories per day per capita 10
2020s 195.27 kilocalories per day per capita 160 kilocalories per day per capita 278.25 kilocalories per day per capita 4

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 16 Bahamas 182.59 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  2. 17 Nauru 171.35 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  3. 18 Marshall Islands 161.79 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  4. 21 Jamaica 149.06 kilocalories per day per capita compare
  5. 22 Maldives 142.56 kilocalories per day per capita compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is dietary compositions by commodity group in Norway?
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Norway was 160 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 Norway?
The highest recorded value was 348.98 kilocalories per day per capita in 2015.
What is the lowest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 25.01 kilocalories per day per capita in 1965.
How does Norway rank for dietary compositions by commodity group?
Norway ranks 19th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
Is dietary compositions by commodity group rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway 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.