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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (2010–2023).

2,015 kcal/day
27.7 g protein/day
20.4 g fat/day
193 of 200
Democratic Republic of the Congo provides an average of 2,015 kcal per person per day (2023), with 27.7g of protein and 20.4g of fat. Since 2010, calorie supply has decreased by 7% (from 2,164 to 2,015 kcal). Globally, Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks #193 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Democratic Republic of the Congo'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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Countries with a similar calorie supply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per day does Democratic Republic of the Congo produce?

Democratic Republic of the Congo's food supply provides approximately 2,015 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo's diet changed over time?

Between 2010 and 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo's total calorie supply changed from 2,164 to 2,015 kcal/capita/day (a decrease of 7%). Protein supply went from 30.8g to 27.7g per day. Fat supply changed from 25.2g to 20.4g per day.

Where does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank globally?

Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks #193 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Democratic Republic of the Congo's diet differ from the world average?

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