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Lao People's Democratic Republic

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

3,188 kcal/day
81.7 g protein/day
42.1 g fat/day
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Lao People's Democratic Republic provides an average of 3,188 kcal per person per day (2023), with 81.7g of protein and 42.1g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 63% (from 1,953 to 3,188 kcal). Globally, Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks #65 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Lao People's Democratic 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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Countries with a similar calorie supply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per day does Lao People's Democratic Republic produce?

Lao People's Democratic Republic's food supply provides approximately 3,188 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Lao People's Democratic Republic's total calorie supply changed from 1,953 to 3,188 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 63%). Protein supply went from 49.3g to 81.7g per day. Fat supply changed from 18.4g to 42.1g per day.

Where does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank globally?

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks #65 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Lao People's Democratic Republic's diet differ from the world average?

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