Per capita sources of protein in United States
United States: Per capita sources of protein was 40.2 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
40.2 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
139th
of 192 countries
All-time high
42.02 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2000
All-time low
31.1 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1972
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Per capita sources of protein in United States, 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
United States recorded 40.2 grams of protein per day per capita for per capita sources of protein in 2023.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita sources of protein in United States peaked at 42.02 grams of protein per day per capita in 2000 and was at its lowest, 31.1 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1972.
That places United States 139th 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 63 years of available data.
Per capita sources of protein in United States, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33.24 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 32.78 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.4% |
| 1963 | 32.74 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 32.81 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 32.22 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.8% |
| 1966 | 32.37 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 32.63 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.8% |
| 1968 | 32.53 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.3% |
| 1969 | 32.99 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 31.82 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 31.99 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 31.1 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 32 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 31.22 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 33.54 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 33.61 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 32.27 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.0% |
| 1978 | 32.86 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 34.04 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 31.99 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.0% |
| 1981 | 34.12 grams of protein per day per capita | +6.6% |
| 1982 | 33.47 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 33.14 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 33.78 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 35.94 grams of protein per day per capita | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 34.88 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 36.87 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 37.71 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 37.79 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 38.79 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 40.09 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 39.37 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 39.93 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 41.12 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 39.74 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 40.96 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 41.94 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 41.6 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 41.95 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 42.02 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 40.9 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 40.45 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 40.72 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 41.06 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 40.78 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 40.46 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 41.14 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 40.52 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 39.91 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 38.67 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 37.92 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 38.68 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 38.5 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 38.18 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 38.07 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 38.03 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 38.02 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 38.15 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 38.18 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 40.04 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 38.46 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 39.86 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 40.2 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 40.2 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for high income countries, which is 42.8 grams of protein per day per capita, 94% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.7 grams of protein per day per capita | 32.22 grams of protein per day per capita | 33.24 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 32.44 grams of protein per day per capita | 31.1 grams of protein per day per capita | 34.04 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.97 grams of protein per day per capita | 31.99 grams of protein per day per capita | 37.79 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.55 grams of protein per day per capita | 38.79 grams of protein per day per capita | 41.95 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.8 grams of protein per day per capita | 39.91 grams of protein per day per capita | 42.02 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.24 grams of protein per day per capita | 37.92 grams of protein per day per capita | 38.68 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.64 grams of protein per day per capita | 38.46 grams of protein per day per capita | 40.2 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 136 Guatemala 40.41 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 137 Japan 40.41 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 138 Lithuania 40.39 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 140 Sweden 40.04 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 141 Hungary 39.85 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 142 Denmark 39.58 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita sources of protein in United States?
- Per capita sources of protein in United States was 40.2 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 42.02 grams of protein per day per capita in 2000.
- What is the lowest per capita sources of protein recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.1 grams of protein per day per capita in 1972.
- How does United States rank for per capita sources of protein?
- United States ranks 139th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita sources of protein rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States 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.