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Syrian Arab Republic

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

2,259 kcal/day
70.6 g protein/day
65.5 g fat/day
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Syrian Arab Republic provides an average of 2,259 kcal per person per day (2023), with 70.6g of protein and 65.5g of fat. Since 2010, calorie supply has decreased by 27% (from 3,089 to 2,259 kcal). Globally, Syrian Arab Republic ranks #184 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Syrian Arab 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 Syrian Arab Republic.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Syrian Arab 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 Syrian Arab Republic produce?

Syrian Arab Republic's food supply provides approximately 2,259 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 Syrian Arab Republic's diet changed over time?

Between 2010 and 2023, Syrian Arab Republic's total calorie supply changed from 3,089 to 2,259 kcal/capita/day (a decrease of 27%). Protein supply went from 79.4g to 70.6g per day. Fat supply changed from 103.6g to 65.5g per day.

Where does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally?

Syrian Arab Republic ranks #184 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Syrian Arab Republic's diet differ from the world average?

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