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Central African Republic

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1961–2013).

1,879 kcal/day
46.1 g protein/day
59.5 g fat/day
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Central African Republic provides an average of 1,879 kcal per person per day (2013), with 46.1g of protein and 59.5g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has decreased by 17% (from 2,256 to 1,879 kcal). Globally, Central African Republic ranks #197 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Central African Republic compared to the world average.

Diet Composition (2013)

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

Macronutrient Trends

Protein and fat supply over time in Central African Republic.

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of Central African Republic's food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

How Central African Republic's food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic produce?

Central African Republic's food supply provides approximately 1,879 kcal per person per day as of 2013, 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 Central African Republic's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2013, Central African Republic's total calorie supply changed from 2,256 to 1,879 kcal/capita/day (a decrease of 17%). Protein supply went from 32.8g to 46.1g per day. Fat supply changed from 43.2g to 59.5g per day.

Where does Central African Republic rank globally?

Central African Republic ranks #197 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Central African Republic's diet differ from the world average?

The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between Central African Republic and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where Central African Republic 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.