India Healthy Diet Cost Index 2024: 4.07

India's healthy diet cost index in 2024 is 4.07, up 5.4% from 2023. It ranks #112 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
20244.07+0.21+5.44%
20233.86+0.19+5.18%
20223.67+0.27+7.94%
20213.4+0.17+5.26%
20203.23+0.22+7.31%
20193.01+0.15+5.24%
20182.86+0.09+3.25%
20172.77——

Frequently Asked Questions About India Healthy Diet Cost Index

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

India's healthy diet cost index is 4.07 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 India's healthy diet cost index increasing or decreasing?▾

India's healthy diet cost index rose by 5.4% from 2023 (3.86) to 2024 (4.07).

How does India rank for healthy diet cost index?▾

In 2024, India has the 112th highest healthy diet cost index out of 171 countries with data.

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

In 2017, India's healthy diet cost index was 2.77. By 2024 it rose by 46.9%.

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