Dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 39.45 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe, 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
In 2023, dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe stood at 39.45 kilocalories per day per capita.
That represents a change of up 9.1% on the previous year and up 180.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe peaked at 39.71 kilocalories per day per capita in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.97 kilocalories per day per capita, in 1967.
Zimbabwe ranks 132nd of 191 countries on this measure, 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 | 6.06 kilocalories per day per capita | 4.97 kilocalories per day per capita | 6.95 kilocalories per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.85 kilocalories per day per capita | 6.99 kilocalories per day per capita | 10.08 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.64 kilocalories per day per capita | 6.1 kilocalories per day per capita | 7.25 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 9 kilocalories per day per capita | 7.22 kilocalories per day per capita | 11.56 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.4 kilocalories per day per capita | 10.46 kilocalories per day per capita | 17.76 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.43 kilocalories per day per capita | 9.99 kilocalories per day per capita | 20.15 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.2 kilocalories per day per capita | 36.15 kilocalories per day per capita | 39.71 kilocalories per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 129 South Africa 40.09 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 130 Jordan 39.7 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 131 Ghana 39.66 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 133 Mexico 39.44 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 134 China 39.05 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 135 India 38.22 kilocalories per day per capita compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.5886 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 °C (2025)
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- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe?
- Dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe was 39.45 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 39.71 kilocalories per day per capita in 2021.
- What is the lowest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.97 kilocalories per day per capita in 1967.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for dietary compositions by commodity group?
- Zimbabwe ranks 132nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is dietary compositions by commodity group rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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
Average per capita dietary energy supply by commodity groups, measured in kilocalories per person per day.