Dietary compositions by commodity group in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 138.53 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
138.53
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
29th
of 192 countries
All-time high
144.37
in 2020
All-time low
24.13
in 1977
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Dietary compositions by commodity group in United Kingdom, 1961–2023

255075100125150196119922023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for dietary compositions by commodity group in United Kingdom is 138.53, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dietary compositions by commodity group in United Kingdom peaked at 144.37 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 24.13, in 1977.

That places United Kingdom 29th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Dietary compositions by commodity group in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Dietary compositions by commodity group in United Kingdom, 1961 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1961 29.09 —
1962 30.09 +3.4%
1963 31.09 +3.3%
1964 28.08 -9.7%
1965 30.09 +7.1%
1966 32.09 +6.7%
1967 32.09 -0.0%
1968 32.08 -0.0%
1969 29.09 -9.3%
1970 28.08 -3.5%
1971 27.05 -3.7%
1972 28.03 +3.6%
1973 28.04 +0.0%
1974 27.06 -3.5%
1975 27.1 +0.1%
1976 27.13 +0.1%
1977 24.13 -11.0%
1978 25.14 +4.2%
1979 27.13 +7.9%
1980 26.1 -3.8%
1981 26.1 -0.0%
1982 28.12 +7.8%
1983 28.12 -0.0%
1984 32.1 +14.2%
1985 33.06 +3.0%
1986 36.05 +9.0%
1987 35.04 -2.8%
1988 36.05 +2.9%
1989 36.05 +0.0%
1990 37.04 +2.7%
1991 37.02 -0.1%
1992 37.01 -0.0%
1993 37.02 +0.0%
1994 35.03 -5.4%
1995 33.03 -5.7%
1996 33.05 +0.0%
1997 30.06 -9.0%
1998 35.08 +16.7%
1999 42.09 +20.0%
2000 43.09 +2.4%
2001 44.09 +2.3%
2002 43.09 -2.3%
2003 46.08 +7.0%
2004 51.04 +10.8%
2005 67.92 +33.1%
2006 78.75 +15.9%
2007 83.55 +6.1%
2008 77.43 -7.3%
2009 77.3 -0.2%
2010 100.16 +29.6%
2011 111.78 +11.6%
2012 114.67 +2.6%
2013 120.91 +5.4%
2014 119.72 -1.0%
2015 125.04 +4.4%
2016 125.91 +0.7%
2017 121.85 -3.2%
2018 120.23 -1.3%
2019 122.76 +2.1%
2020 144.37 +17.6%
2021 135.89 -5.9%
2022 133.22 -2.0%
2023 138.53 +4.0%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 138.53 is above the median for high income countries, which is 100.61, 1.4× the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 138.53 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 88.48, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 30.42 28.08 32.09 9
1970s 26.89 24.13 28.08 10
1980s 31.68 26.1 36.05 10
1990s 35.64 30.06 42.09 10
2000s 61.23 43.09 83.55 10
2010s 118.3 100.16 125.91 10
2020s 138 133.22 144.37 4

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 26 Latvia 140.48 compare
  2. 27 Qatar 139.89 compare
  3. 28 Estonia 139.68 compare
  4. 30 Slovenia 136.5 compare
  5. 31 Belize 130.42 compare
  6. 32 Kuwait 130.19 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is dietary compositions by commodity group in United Kingdom?
Dietary compositions by commodity group in United Kingdom was 138.53 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 144.37 in 2020.
What is the lowest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 24.13 in 1977.
How does United Kingdom rank for dietary compositions by commodity group?
United Kingdom ranks 29th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is dietary compositions by commodity group rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
The figures come from 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
Source
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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