MONGOLIA: FOOD CONSUMPTION OF THE POPULATION

Author: Tungalag Erdenebat

The data visualization shows daily average food consumption of Mongolian population by urban and rural in 2020. It compares the daily average food consumption and recommended amount.

The source of the data is the open database (www.1212.mn) of the National Statistical Office of Mongolia.

Meat, milk and bakery products dominate the food consumption of the Mongolian population.
Consumption of vegetables is 3-5 times less than the recommended amount, and consumption of fruits and berries is 8-12 times less than the recommended amount.
Consumption of meat, milk and bakery products in rural areas exceeded the recommended level, while consumption of sugar and sugar products in urban areas exceeded the recommended level.