Dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 39.45 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
39.45
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
132nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
39.71
in 2021
All-time low
4.97
in 1967
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe stood at 39.45.
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 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.97, in 1967.
Zimbabwe ranks 132nd of 192 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.
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.92 | — |
| 1962 | 5.93 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 5.94 | +0.2% |
| 1964 | 6.94 | +16.8% |
| 1965 | 5.95 | -14.2% |
| 1966 | 6.95 | +16.8% |
| 1967 | 4.97 | -28.5% |
| 1968 | 5.97 | +20.1% |
| 1969 | 5.97 | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 6.99 | +17.0% |
| 1971 | 9.02 | +29.1% |
| 1972 | 10.06 | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 10.08 | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 8.08 | -19.9% |
| 1975 | 8.09 | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 9.12 | +12.7% |
| 1977 | 9.18 | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 8.31 | -9.5% |
| 1979 | 9.52 | +14.6% |
| 1980 | 7.25 | -23.9% |
| 1981 | 7.07 | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 7.07 | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 7.09 | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 6.1 | -13.9% |
| 1985 | 7.14 | +17.1% |
| 1986 | 6.14 | -14.0% |
| 1987 | 6.16 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 6.17 | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 6.18 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 7.22 | +16.8% |
| 1991 | 8.25 | +14.2% |
| 1992 | 9.23 | +11.9% |
| 1993 | 8.26 | -10.6% |
| 1994 | 8.41 | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 9.54 | +13.5% |
| 1996 | 9.55 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 8.48 | -11.3% |
| 1998 | 9.49 | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 11.56 | +21.8% |
| 2000 | 10.51 | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 13.67 | +30.0% |
| 2002 | 10.46 | -23.5% |
| 2003 | 12.43 | +18.9% |
| 2004 | 11.29 | -9.2% |
| 2005 | 14.26 | +26.3% |
| 2006 | 11.08 | -22.3% |
| 2007 | 14.93 | +34.7% |
| 2008 | 17.76 | +19.0% |
| 2009 | 17.65 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 15.41 | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 14.37 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 14.08 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 14.09 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 16.3 | +15.7% |
| 2015 | 17.37 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 14.07 | -19.0% |
| 2017 | 9.99 | -29.0% |
| 2018 | 18.49 | +85.1% |
| 2019 | 20.15 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 37.5 | +86.1% |
| 2021 | 39.71 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 36.15 | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 39.45 | +9.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 39.45 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 41.87, 94% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 39.45 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.71, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.06 | 4.97 | 6.95 | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.85 | 6.99 | 10.08 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.64 | 6.1 | 7.25 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9 | 7.22 | 11.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.4 | 10.46 | 17.76 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.43 | 9.99 | 20.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.2 | 36.15 | 39.71 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe?
- Dietary compositions by commodity group in Zimbabwe was 39.45 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 39.71 in 2021.
- What is the lowest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.97 in 1967.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for dietary compositions by commodity group?
- Zimbabwe ranks 132nd out of 192 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 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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