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Serbia and Montenegro

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1992–2005).

2,702 kcal/day
75.8 g protein/day
121.5 g fat/day
143 of 200
Serbia and Montenegro provides an average of 2,702 kcal per person per day (2005), with 75.8g of protein and 121.5g of fat. Since 1992, calorie supply has decreased by 9% (from 2,985 to 2,702 kcal). Globally, Serbia and Montenegro ranks #143 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Serbia and Montenegro compared to the world average.

Diet Composition (2005)

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

Macronutrient Trends

Protein and fat supply over time in Serbia and Montenegro.

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of Serbia and Montenegro's food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

How Serbia and Montenegro's food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Serbia and Montenegro'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 Serbia and Montenegro produce?

Serbia and Montenegro's food supply provides approximately 2,702 kcal per person per day as of 2005, 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 Serbia and Montenegro's diet changed over time?

Between 1992 and 2005, Serbia and Montenegro's total calorie supply changed from 2,985 to 2,702 kcal/capita/day (a decrease of 9%). Protein supply went from 87.9g to 75.8g per day. Fat supply changed from 123.8g to 121.5g per day.

Where does Serbia and Montenegro rank globally?

Serbia and Montenegro ranks #143 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Serbia and Montenegro's diet differ from the world average?

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