Per capita sources of protein in Hungary

Hungary: Per capita sources of protein was 39.85 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
39.85
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
141st
of 192 countries
All-time high
58.74
in 1966
All-time low
31.88
in 1996
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Per capita sources of protein in Hungary, 1961–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, per capita sources of protein in Hungary stood at 39.85.

The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita sources of protein in Hungary peaked at 58.74 in 1966 and was at its lowest, 31.88, in 1996.

That places Hungary 141st out of 192 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.

Per capita sources of protein in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Per capita sources of protein in Hungary, 1961 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1961 47.9 —
1962 53.86 +12.4%
1963 53.96 +0.2%
1964 52.03 -3.6%
1965 55.36 +6.4%
1966 58.74 +6.1%
1967 51.8 -11.8%
1968 49.72 -4.0%
1969 52.99 +6.6%
1970 51.04 -3.7%
1971 50.85 -0.4%
1972 48.8 -4.0%
1973 48.65 -0.3%
1974 51.83 +6.5%
1975 49.64 -4.2%
1976 49.26 -0.8%
1977 47.33 -3.9%
1978 47.9 +1.2%
1979 45.39 -5.2%
1980 48.36 +6.5%
1981 46.78 -3.3%
1982 45.54 -2.6%
1983 45.77 +0.5%
1984 46.48 +1.6%
1985 44.91 -3.4%
1986 44.43 -1.1%
1987 45.12 +1.6%
1988 46.41 +2.9%
1989 41.77 -10.0%
1990 40.24 -3.6%
1991 39.04 -3.0%
1992 37.18 -4.8%
1993 34.73 -6.6%
1994 34.99 +0.7%
1995 33.62 -3.9%
1996 31.88 -5.2%
1997 35.74 +12.1%
1998 33.57 -6.1%
1999 34.98 +4.2%
2000 39.16 +11.9%
2001 38.06 -2.8%
2002 35.66 -6.3%
2003 36.93 +3.6%
2004 40.05 +8.4%
2005 41.87 +4.5%
2006 41.58 -0.7%
2007 38.37 -7.7%
2008 38.55 +0.5%
2009 38.87 +0.8%
2010 36.19 -6.9%
2011 37.16 +2.7%
2012 36.11 -2.8%
2013 36.44 +0.9%
2014 37.22 +2.1%
2015 37.4 +0.5%
2016 37.4 +0.0%
2017 37.33 -0.2%
2018 36.83 -1.3%
2019 37.47 +1.7%
2020 34.81 -7.1%
2021 37.13 +6.7%
2022 36.93 -0.5%
2023 39.85 +7.9%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 39.85 is below the median for high income countries, which is 42.8, 93% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 39.85 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.19, 90% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 52.93 47.9 58.74 9
1970s 49.07 45.39 51.83 10
1980s 45.56 41.77 48.36 10
1990s 35.6 31.88 40.24 10
2000s 38.91 35.66 41.87 10
2010s 36.95 36.11 37.47 10
2020s 37.18 34.81 39.85 4

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 138 Lithuania 40.39 compare
  2. 139 United States 40.2 compare
  3. 140 Sweden 40.04 compare
  4. 142 Denmark 39.58 compare
  5. 143 Venezuela 39.58 compare
  6. 144 Brunei 39.56 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is per capita sources of protein in Hungary?
Per capita sources of protein in Hungary was 39.85 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita sources of protein recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 58.74 in 1966.
What is the lowest per capita sources of protein recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 31.88 in 1996.
How does Hungary rank for per capita sources of protein?
Hungary ranks 141st out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is per capita sources of protein rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from 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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Indicator
Per capita sources of protein
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
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Coverage
192 places, 10,214 data points, 1961–2023
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