Per capita sources of protein in Botswana

Botswana: Per capita sources of protein was 46.41 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
46.41 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
77th
of 191 countries
All-time high
55.94 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1972
All-time low
34.7 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2007
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Per capita sources of protein in Botswana, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of protein per day per capita.

Analysis

The most recent figure for per capita sources of protein in Botswana is 46.41 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita sources of protein in Botswana peaked at 55.94 grams of protein per day per capita in 1972 and was at its lowest, 34.7 grams of protein per day per capita, in 2007.

That places Botswana 77th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 48.07 grams of protein per day per capita 44.74 grams of protein per day per capita 51.97 grams of protein per day per capita 9
1970s 51.6 grams of protein per day per capita 46.68 grams of protein per day per capita 55.94 grams of protein per day per capita 10
1980s 46.14 grams of protein per day per capita 44.53 grams of protein per day per capita 49.29 grams of protein per day per capita 10
1990s 43.17 grams of protein per day per capita 40.66 grams of protein per day per capita 47.51 grams of protein per day per capita 10
2000s 39.09 grams of protein per day per capita 34.7 grams of protein per day per capita 43.79 grams of protein per day per capita 10
2010s 45.08 grams of protein per day per capita 44.04 grams of protein per day per capita 46.37 grams of protein per day per capita 10
2020s 46.73 grams of protein per day per capita 44.48 grams of protein per day per capita 48.37 grams of protein per day per capita 4

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 74 Slovenia 46.62 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  2. 75 Central African Republic 46.54 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  3. 76 Chad 46.54 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  4. 78 Argentina 45.93 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  5. 79 Libya 45.65 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  6. 80 New Caledonia 45.58 grams of protein per day per capita compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is per capita sources of protein in Botswana?
Per capita sources of protein in Botswana was 46.41 grams of protein 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 per capita sources of protein recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 55.94 grams of protein per day per capita in 1972.
What is the lowest per capita sources of protein recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 34.7 grams of protein per day per capita in 2007.
How does Botswana rank for per capita sources of protein?
Botswana ranks 77th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
Is per capita sources of protein rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Botswana 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 Per capita sources of protein. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Per capita sources of protein
Unit
grams of protein 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

Quantity that is available for consumption at the end of the supply chain. It does not account for consumer waste, so the quantity that is actually consumed may be lower.