South Korea Healthy Diet Cost Index 2024: 6.68

South Korea's healthy diet cost index in 2024 is 6.68, up 4.5% from 2023. It ranks #5 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
20246.68+0.29+4.54%
20236.39+0.34+5.62%
20226.05+0.5+9.01%
20215.55+0.37+7.14%
20205.18+0.28+5.71%
20194.90.02-0.41%
20184.92+0.19+4.02%
20174.73——

Frequently Asked Questions About South Korea Healthy Diet Cost Index

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

South Korea's healthy diet cost index is 6.68 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 Korea's healthy diet cost index increasing or decreasing?▾

South Korea's healthy diet cost index rose by 4.5% from 2023 (6.39) to 2024 (6.68).

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

In 2024, South Korea has the 5th highest healthy diet cost index out of 171 countries with data.

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

In 2017, South Korea's healthy diet cost index was 4.73. By 2024 it rose by 41.2%.

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