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Republic of Moldova

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1992–2023).

2,991 kcal/day
93.1 g protein/day
86.9 g fat/day
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Republic of Moldova provides an average of 2,991 kcal per person per day (2023), with 93.1g of protein and 86.9g of fat. Since 1992, calorie supply has increased by 21% (from 2,475 to 2,991 kcal). Globally, Republic of Moldova ranks #95 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Republic of Moldova 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 Republic of Moldova.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Republic of Moldova'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 Republic of Moldova produce?

Republic of Moldova's food supply provides approximately 2,991 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 Republic of Moldova's diet changed over time?

Between 1992 and 2023, Republic of Moldova's total calorie supply changed from 2,475 to 2,991 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 21%). Protein supply went from 71.1g to 93.1g per day. Fat supply changed from 59.1g to 86.9g per day.

Where does Republic of Moldova rank globally?

Republic of Moldova ranks #95 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

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

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