Per capita sources of protein in France
France: Per capita sources of protein was 40.52 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▬ Flat
Per capita sources of protein in France, 1961–2023
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 France is 40.52 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita sources of protein in France peaked at 45.29 grams of protein per day per capita in 1962 and was at its lowest, 35.69 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1976.
France ranks 132nd of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42.42 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.21 grams of protein per day per capita | 45.29 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 36.91 grams of protein per day per capita | 35.69 grams of protein per day per capita | 38.84 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.98 grams of protein per day per capita | 36.93 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.23 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.48 grams of protein per day per capita | 37.7 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.19 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.6 grams of protein per day per capita | 38.97 grams of protein per day per capita | 41.15 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.48 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.28 grams of protein per day per capita | 42.1 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.6 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.9 grams of protein per day per capita | 41.6 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 129 Kenya 41.24 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 130 Panama 41.14 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 131 Pakistan 40.84 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 133 Fiji 40.42 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 133 Paraguay 40.42 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 135 Guatemala 40.41 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita sources of protein in France?
- Per capita sources of protein in France was 40.52 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 45.29 grams of protein per day per capita in 1962.
- What is the lowest per capita sources of protein recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.69 grams of protein per day per capita in 1976.
- How does France rank for per capita sources of protein?
- France ranks 132nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita sources of protein rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France 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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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.