Per capita sources of protein in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Per capita sources of protein was 42.8 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
42.8 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
112th
of 192 countries
All-time high
43.75 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2020
All-time low
31.7 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2000
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Per capita sources of protein in Luxembourg, 2000–2023
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 Luxembourg is 42.8 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita sources of protein in Luxembourg peaked at 43.75 grams of protein per day per capita in 2020 and was at its lowest, 31.7 grams of protein per day per capita, in 2000.
That places Luxembourg 112th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Per capita sources of protein in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31.7 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 2001 | 32.26 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 33.69 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 33.39 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 32.76 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 33.94 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 35.74 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 36.42 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 37.14 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 39.81 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 39.59 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 39.86 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 39.14 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 40.25 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 41.67 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 39.13 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 39.28 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 39.08 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 40.26 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 42.45 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 43.75 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 42.36 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 42.81 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 42.8 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.0% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 42.8 grams of protein per day per capita is above the median for high income countries, which is 42.8 grams of protein per day per capita, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 42.8 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.19 grams of protein per day per capita, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.69 grams of protein per day per capita | 31.7 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.81 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.07 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.08 grams of protein per day per capita | 42.45 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.93 grams of protein per day per capita | 42.36 grams of protein per day per capita | 43.75 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
- 109 Jamaica 43.01 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 110 Ireland 42.96 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 111 Moldova 42.93 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 113 Mexico 42.74 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 114 Eswatini 42.72 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 115 South Africa 42.67 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More reference data data for Luxembourg
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.041 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0209 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1381 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0065 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1381 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1376 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.099 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1147 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6709 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0353 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita sources of protein in Luxembourg?
- Per capita sources of protein in Luxembourg was 42.8 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 43.75 grams of protein per day per capita in 2020.
- What is the lowest per capita sources of protein recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.7 grams of protein per day per capita in 2000.
- How does Luxembourg rank for per capita sources of protein?
- Luxembourg ranks 112th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita sources of protein rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.