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Yemen

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

1,811 kcal/day
45.0 g protein/day
49.2 g fat/day
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Yemen provides an average of 1,811 kcal per person per day (2023), with 45.0g of protein and 49.2g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has remained broadly stable (from 1,792 to 1,811 kcal). Globally, Yemen ranks #199 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Yemen 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 Yemen.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Yemen'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 Yemen produce?

Yemen's food supply provides approximately 1,811 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 Yemen's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Yemen's total calorie supply changed from 1,792 to 1,811 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 1%). Protein supply went from 52.5g to 45.0g per day. Fat supply changed from 32.1g to 49.2g per day.

Where does Yemen rank globally?

Yemen ranks #199 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

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

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