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Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

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

2,800 kcal/day
73.6 g protein/day
97.6 g fat/day
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Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) provides an average of 2,800 kcal per person per day (2023), with 73.6g of protein and 97.6g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 30% (from 2,155 to 2,800 kcal). Globally, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) ranks #132 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 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 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of).

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'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 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) produce?

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s food supply provides approximately 2,800 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 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s total calorie supply changed from 2,155 to 2,800 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 30%). Protein supply went from 54.4g to 73.6g per day. Fat supply changed from 51.9g to 97.6g per day.

Where does Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) rank globally?

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) ranks #132 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s diet differ from the world average?

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