United States Healthy Diet Cost Index 2024: 2.79

United States's healthy diet cost index in 2024 is 2.79, up 1.1% from 2023. It ranks #169 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
20242.79+0.03+1.09%
20232.76+0.13+4.94%
20222.63+0.27+11.44%
20212.36+0.08+3.51%
20202.28+0.08+3.64%
20192.2+0.02+0.92%
20182.18+0.01+0.46%
20172.17——

Frequently Asked Questions About United States Healthy Diet Cost Index

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

United States's healthy diet cost index is 2.79 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 United States's healthy diet cost index increasing or decreasing?▾

United States's healthy diet cost index rose by 1.1% from 2023 (2.76) to 2024 (2.79).

How does United States rank for healthy diet cost index?▾

In 2024, United States has the 169th highest healthy diet cost index out of 171 countries with data.

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

In 2017, United States's healthy diet cost index was 2.17. By 2024 it rose by 28.6%.

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