Per capita sources of protein in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Per capita sources of protein was 42.4 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
42.4 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
118th
of 192 countries
All-time high
43.73 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2022
All-time low
39.12 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2019
Years of data
5
2019–2023
Per capita sources of protein in Tuvalu, 2019–2023
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
In 2023, per capita sources of protein in Tuvalu stood at 42.4 grams of protein per day per capita.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 8.4% over five years.
Tuvalu ranks 118th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Per capita sources of protein in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 39.12 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 2020 | 41.93 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 43.4 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 43.73 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 42.4 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.1% |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 42.4 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 45.65 grams of protein per day per capita, 93% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's 42.4 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 42.91 grams of protein per day per capita, 99% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 39.12 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.12 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.12 grams of protein per day per capita | 1 |
| 2020s | 42.86 grams of protein per day per capita | 41.93 grams of protein per day per capita | 43.73 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 115 South Africa 42.67 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 116 Jordan 42.64 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 117 Cambodia 42.53 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 119 Belarus 42.25 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 120 Canada 42.21 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 121 Taiwan 42.08 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More reference data data for Tuvalu
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 0.8166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0202 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 0.0292 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 0.4146 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4437 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 12.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 12.42 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita sources of protein in Tuvalu?
- Per capita sources of protein in Tuvalu was 42.4 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 Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 43.73 grams of protein per day per capita in 2022.
- What is the lowest per capita sources of protein recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.12 grams of protein per day per capita in 2019.
- How does Tuvalu rank for per capita sources of protein?
- Tuvalu ranks 118th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.