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Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1961–2023).

2,374 kcal/day
80.8 g protein/day
57.2 g fat/day
178 of 200
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) provides an average of 2,374 kcal per person per day (2023), with 80.8g of protein and 57.2g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 37% (from 1,732 to 2,374 kcal). Globally, Bolivia (Plurinational State of) ranks #178 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) compared to the world average.

Diet Composition (2023)

Where the calories come from — food group breakdown by kcal/capita/day.

Macronutrient Trends

Protein and fat supply over time in Bolivia (Plurinational State of).

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

How Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s food supply compares to the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet — the scientifically-derived dietary pattern for human and planetary health.

⚠️ Approximate comparison. FAO food supply data measures availability (not intake) and uses different food group definitions than the EAT-Lancet framework. Bars show directional patterns, not precise gaps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per day does Bolivia (Plurinational State of) produce?

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s food supply provides approximately 2,374 kcal per person per day as of 2023, according to FAO Food Balance Sheets. This measures food availability, not actual individual consumption — household-level waste typically reduces actual intake by 20–30%.

How has Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s total calorie supply changed from 1,732 to 2,374 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 37%). Protein supply went from 46.2g to 80.8g per day. Fat supply changed from 34.7g to 57.2g per day.

Where does Bolivia (Plurinational State of) rank globally?

Bolivia (Plurinational State of) ranks #178 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s diet differ from the world average?

The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between Bolivia (Plurinational State of) and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where Bolivia (Plurinational State of) consumes more than the world average, while bars extending left show deficits. These differences reflect agricultural production, cultural food traditions, income levels, and trade patterns.

What are dietary risk factors?

Dietary risk factors are eating patterns linked to chronic disease and premature death, as modeled by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. The five major dietary risks are: high sodium intake, low fruit intake, low vegetable intake, low whole grain intake, and low nut and seed intake. These are population-level statistical estimates — not direct counts of individual deaths.