China Healthy Diet Cost Index 2024: 3.60

China's healthy diet cost index in 2024 is 3.60, up 2.0% from 2023. It ranks #138 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
20243.6+0.07+1.98%
20233.53+0.12+3.52%
20223.41+0.28+8.95%
20213.130.12-3.69%
20203.25+0.25+8.33%
20193+0.18+6.38%
20182.82+0.02+0.71%
20172.8——

Frequently Asked Questions About China Healthy Diet Cost Index

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

China's healthy diet cost index is 3.60 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 China's healthy diet cost index increasing or decreasing?▾

China's healthy diet cost index rose by 2.0% from 2023 (3.53) to 2024 (3.60).

How does China rank for healthy diet cost index?▾

In 2024, China has the 138th highest healthy diet cost index out of 171 countries with data.

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

In 2017, China's healthy diet cost index was 2.80. By 2024 it rose by 28.6%.

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