South Africa Healthy Diet Cost Index 2024: 3.89

South Africa's healthy diet cost index in 2024 is 3.89, up 3.5% from 2023. It ranks #122 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
20243.89+0.13+3.46%
20233.76+0.3+8.67%
20223.46+0.32+10.19%
20213.14+0.14+4.67%
20203+0.06+2.04%
20192.9400.00%
20182.940.06-2.00%
20173——

Frequently Asked Questions About South Africa Healthy Diet Cost Index

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

South Africa's healthy diet cost index is 3.89 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 South Africa's healthy diet cost index increasing or decreasing?▾

South Africa's healthy diet cost index rose by 3.5% from 2023 (3.76) to 2024 (3.89).

How does South Africa rank for healthy diet cost index?▾

In 2024, South Africa has the 122nd highest healthy diet cost index out of 171 countries with data.

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

In 2017, South Africa's healthy diet cost index was 3. By 2024 it rose by 29.7%.

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