Dietary compositions by commodity group in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 80.55 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 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
The most recent figure for dietary compositions by commodity group in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 80.55 kilocalories per day per capita, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.5% on the previous year and down 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, dietary compositions by commodity group in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 144.1 kilocalories per day per capita in 2010 and was at its lowest, 7.37 kilocalories per day per capita, in 1961.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 70th 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 | 8.54 kilocalories per day per capita | 7.37 kilocalories per day per capita | 10.05 kilocalories per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 16.91 kilocalories per day per capita | 10.08 kilocalories per day per capita | 23.2 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.01 kilocalories per day per capita | 17.05 kilocalories per day per capita | 59.88 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.96 kilocalories per day per capita | 47.23 kilocalories per day per capita | 67.02 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 100.93 kilocalories per day per capita | 91.95 kilocalories per day per capita | 120.16 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 120.64 kilocalories per day per capita | 82.49 kilocalories per day per capita | 144.1 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.45 kilocalories per day per capita | 80.55 kilocalories per day per capita | 113.49 kilocalories per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 67 Fiji 83.96 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 68 South Korea 82.07 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 69 Suriname 80.63 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 71 Bhutan 78.39 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 72 Djibouti 78.19 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 73 Saint Lucia 77.83 kilocalories per day per capita compare
More reference data data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Consumer price index 110.82 2010 = 100 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dietary compositions by commodity group in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Dietary compositions by commodity group in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 80.55 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 144.1 kilocalories per day per capita in 2010.
- What is the lowest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.37 kilocalories per day per capita in 1961.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for dietary compositions by commodity group?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 70th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is dietary compositions by commodity group rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.