Total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height was 101.48 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilocalories per day per capita.
Analysis
In 2023, total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 101.48 kilocalories per day per capita. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 101.48 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023 and was at its lowest, 20.35 kilocalories per day per capita, in 1977.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | kilocalories per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21.23 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 24.16 kilocalories per day per capita | +13.8% |
| 1963 | 23.09 kilocalories per day per capita | -4.4% |
| 1964 | 24.34 kilocalories per day per capita | +5.4% |
| 1965 | 26.25 kilocalories per day per capita | +7.8% |
| 1966 | 28.39 kilocalories per day per capita | +8.1% |
| 1967 | 29.92 kilocalories per day per capita | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 29.13 kilocalories per day per capita | -2.6% |
| 1969 | 26.82 kilocalories per day per capita | -7.9% |
| 1970 | 28.52 kilocalories per day per capita | +6.3% |
| 1971 | 26.43 kilocalories per day per capita | -7.3% |
| 1972 | 25.27 kilocalories per day per capita | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 22.99 kilocalories per day per capita | -9.0% |
| 1974 | 20.96 kilocalories per day per capita | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 21.33 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.7% |
| 1976 | 21.85 kilocalories per day per capita | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 20.35 kilocalories per day per capita | -6.8% |
| 1978 | 21.78 kilocalories per day per capita | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 23.44 kilocalories per day per capita | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 25.75 kilocalories per day per capita | +9.9% |
| 1981 | 24.86 kilocalories per day per capita | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 24.67 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 25.61 kilocalories per day per capita | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 26 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 24.39 kilocalories per day per capita | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 25.64 kilocalories per day per capita | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 26.03 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 24.59 kilocalories per day per capita | -5.6% |
| 1989 | 25.58 kilocalories per day per capita | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 25.44 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 25.89 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 26.67 kilocalories per day per capita | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 27.37 kilocalories per day per capita | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 30.9 kilocalories per day per capita | +12.9% |
| 1995 | 34.19 kilocalories per day per capita | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 33.01 kilocalories per day per capita | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 34.03 kilocalories per day per capita | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 33.85 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 40 kilocalories per day per capita | +18.2% |
| 2000 | 40.12 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 43.67 kilocalories per day per capita | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 46.69 kilocalories per day per capita | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 48.72 kilocalories per day per capita | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 48.85 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 47.4 kilocalories per day per capita | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 47.97 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 49.21 kilocalories per day per capita | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 50.08 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 52.98 kilocalories per day per capita | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 64.4 kilocalories per day per capita | +21.5% |
| 2011 | 66.96 kilocalories per day per capita | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 69.72 kilocalories per day per capita | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 71.4 kilocalories per day per capita | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 82 kilocalories per day per capita | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 80.84 kilocalories per day per capita | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 82.92 kilocalories per day per capita | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 86.6 kilocalories per day per capita | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 88.2 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 90.96 kilocalories per day per capita | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 96.48 kilocalories per day per capita | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 97.12 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 100.52 kilocalories per day per capita | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 101.48 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25.93 kilocalories per day per capita | 21.23 kilocalories per day per capita | 29.92 kilocalories per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 23.29 kilocalories per day per capita | 20.35 kilocalories per day per capita | 28.52 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.31 kilocalories per day per capita | 24.39 kilocalories per day per capita | 26.03 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.14 kilocalories per day per capita | 25.44 kilocalories per day per capita | 40 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.57 kilocalories per day per capita | 40.12 kilocalories per day per capita | 52.98 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.4 kilocalories per day per capita | 64.4 kilocalories per day per capita | 90.96 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 98.9 kilocalories per day per capita | 96.48 kilocalories per day per capita | 101.48 kilocalories per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 137 Egypt 105.44 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 138 Paraguay 104.2 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 139 Honduras 102.24 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 141 Iran, Islamic Republic of 99.32 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 142 Timor-Leste 94.88 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 143 Myanmar 92.24 kilocalories per day per capita compare
More gender data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 2,335 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.3716 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 6,022 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 6,022 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 77,014 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 80,573 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 76,875 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 80,330 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 76,857 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 101.48 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 101.48 kilocalories per day per capita in 2023.
- What is the lowest total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.35 kilocalories per day per capita in 1977.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total calories from animal protein vs. mean male height. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Daily calorie supply of animal protein includes protein sources from animal-based foods including meat, dairy and seafood products. This is shown against mean male height in adults by year of birth.