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Per capita sources of protein in Iraq

Iraq: Per capita sources of protein was 49.87 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
49.87 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
50th
of 191 countries
All-time high
68.76 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1990
All-time low
36.23 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Per capita sources of protein in Iraq, 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

In 2023, per capita sources of protein in Iraq stood at 49.87 grams of protein per day per capita.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 13.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita sources of protein in Iraq peaked at 68.76 grams of protein per day per capita in 1990 and was at its lowest, 36.23 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1961.

That places Iraq 50th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 42.81 grams of protein per day per capita 36.23 grams of protein per day per capita 45.31 grams of protein per day per capita 9
1970s 46.68 grams of protein per day per capita 44.1 grams of protein per day per capita 51.87 grams of protein per day per capita 10
1980s 63.6 grams of protein per day per capita 54.9 grams of protein per day per capita 68.54 grams of protein per day per capita 10
1990s 46.77 grams of protein per day per capita 39.62 grams of protein per day per capita 68.76 grams of protein per day per capita 10
2000s 46.84 grams of protein per day per capita 42.77 grams of protein per day per capita 49.99 grams of protein per day per capita 10
2010s 44.15 grams of protein per day per capita 42.37 grams of protein per day per capita 46.52 grams of protein per day per capita 10
2020s 48.06 grams of protein per day per capita 47.02 grams of protein per day per capita 49.87 grams of protein per day per capita 4

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 47 Nigeria 50.45 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  2. 48 Albania 50.36 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  3. 49 Kyrgyz Republic 50.35 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  4. 51 Turkmenistan 49.68 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  5. 52 Malawi 49.68 grams of protein per day per capita compare
  6. 53 Lebanon 49.67 grams of protein per day per capita compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is per capita sources of protein in Iraq?
Per capita sources of protein in Iraq was 49.87 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 Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 68.76 grams of protein per day per capita in 1990.
What is the lowest per capita sources of protein recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 36.23 grams of protein per day per capita in 1961.
How does Iraq rank for per capita sources of protein?
Iraq ranks 50th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
Is per capita sources of protein rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Iraq 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.