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Viet Nam

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

3,086 kcal/day
102.2 g protein/day
73.8 g fat/day
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Viet Nam provides an average of 3,086 kcal per person per day (2023), with 102.2g of protein and 73.8g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 62% (from 1,907 to 3,086 kcal). Globally, Viet Nam ranks #82 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Viet Nam'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 Viet Nam produce?

Viet Nam's food supply provides approximately 3,086 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 Viet Nam's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Viet Nam's total calorie supply changed from 1,907 to 3,086 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 62%). Protein supply went from 45.5g to 102.2g per day. Fat supply changed from 20.7g to 73.8g per day.

Where does Viet Nam rank globally?

Viet Nam ranks #82 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Viet Nam's diet differ from the world average?

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