Australia Healthy Diet Cost Index 2024: 3.20

Australia's healthy diet cost index in 2024 is 3.20, up 3.2% from 2023. It ranks #158 of 171 countries.

The Healthy Diet Cost Index compares the relative expense of nutritious food options in countries worldwide.

Source (2024): Daily cost of a healthy diet | Our World in Data

Historical Trend

Healthy Diet Cost Index over time

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
20243.2+0.1+3.23%
20233.1+0.22+7.64%
20222.88+0.27+10.34%
20212.61+0.1+3.98%
20202.51+0.11+4.58%
20192.4+0.04+1.69%
20182.36+0.03+1.29%
20172.33——

Frequently Asked Questions About Australia Healthy Diet Cost Index

What is Australia's healthy diet cost index in 2024?▾

Australia's healthy diet cost index is 3.20 in 2024, according to Daily cost of a healthy diet | FAO and World Bank, using data and methods from Herforth et al. via Our World in Data.

Is Australia's healthy diet cost index increasing or decreasing?▾

Australia's healthy diet cost index rose by 3.2% from 2023 (3.10) to 2024 (3.20).

How does Australia rank for healthy diet cost index?▾

In 2024, Australia has the 158th highest healthy diet cost index out of 171 countries with data.

What was Australia's healthy diet cost index in 2017?▾

In 2017, Australia's healthy diet cost index was 2.33. By 2024 it rose by 37.3%.

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