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Uganda

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

2,378 kcal/day
56.4 g protein/day
52.4 g fat/day
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Uganda provides an average of 2,378 kcal per person per day (2023), with 56.4g of protein and 52.4g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 3% (from 2,312 to 2,378 kcal). Globally, Uganda ranks #177 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Uganda 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 Uganda.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Uganda'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 Uganda produce?

Uganda's food supply provides approximately 2,378 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 Uganda's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Uganda's total calorie supply changed from 2,312 to 2,378 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 3%). Protein supply went from 54.5g to 56.4g per day. Fat supply changed from 34.5g to 52.4g per day.

Where does Uganda rank globally?

Uganda ranks #177 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Uganda's diet differ from the world average?

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