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World Staple Foods Map by Country

In the available data for 188 countries and territories, the largest country groups are Wheat (102 countries and territories), Rice (44 countries and territories), Maize (19 countries and territories). Japan is classified as Rice (54.9% of staple calories), 2013 legacy series. Data period: 2013–2023 (including legacy series). The measure is per-person food availability, not actual intake, and some countries use the final year of the legacy FAOSTAT series.

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01 / CATEGORY MAP

See which staple-food group supplies the most calories.

Coverage: 188 countries and territories. Compare the staple group supplying most calories by country. FAOSTAT supply is availability, not food eaten.

JapanRice

Japan, Rice

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02 / ABOUT THIS DATA

How to read the World Staple Foods Map by Country

Coverage: 188 countries and territories. Compare the staple group supplying most calories by country. FAOSTAT supply is availability, not food eaten.

Coverage
188 countries and territories
Largest country groups
Wheat (102), Rice (44), Maize (19)
Japan’s position
Rice (54.9% of staple calories), 2013 legacy series
Data period
2013–2023 (including legacy series)

The measure is per-person food availability, not actual intake, and some countries use the final year of the legacy FAOSTAT series.

03 / COUNTRY DIRECTORY

Browse representative countries from this map.

This map covers 188 countries and territories. The directory samples 36 countries across the largest categories. Browse all countries

Representative countriesCategories and details36 of 188

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