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India vs Ethiopia

Side-by-side comparison of national food supply and diet composition.

Data: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023) · Supply = production + imports − exports − waste

Calories
2,668
India
vs
2,558
Ethiopia
kcal/cap/day
Protein
75
India
vs
80
Ethiopia
g/cap/day
Fat
66
India
vs
44
Ethiopia
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

Comparison of food supply composition by FAO food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023).

Indiakcal/capita/dayEthiopia
1360
Cereals
1829
236
Vegetable Oils
162
138
Pulses
199
197
Sugar & Sweeteners
90
214
Milk
62
60
Starchy Roots
60
89
Fruits
20
91
Animal Fats
9
76
Vegetables
13
61
Oilcrops
14
36
Spices
34
30
Meat
34

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has a higher calorie supply, India or Ethiopia?

India has a higher daily food supply per capita (2,668 vs 2,558 kcal/capita/day in 2023).

Which country consumes more protein, India or Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has higher protein supply (74.6 vs 79.9 g/capita/day).

What are the main dietary differences between India and Ethiopia?

The two countries differ significantly in food group composition. The biggest difference is in Cereals: Ethiopia supplies significantly more. See the food group breakdown chart above for the full comparison.

Where does this diet data come from?

This data is from FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023), which track national food supply. Supply data includes production, imports, and exports but overestimates actual consumption because it includes food waste and animal feed.