Availability of starchy roots

Definition

Amounts of starchy roots available in a country's food supply (sum of production, imports, and net stocks minus exports, food manufacturing, feed, seed, waste, and other uses) at the national level (expressed as grams per person per day).

Relevance

Availability of starchy roots in the national food supply is a precursor to consumption of starchy roots, which may provide an important source of carbohydrates and some micronutrients. Note that this indicator does not consider access or affordability of starchy roots among population subgroups.

Additional Information

Recommended citation: FAO. 2024. FAOSTAT: Food Balances (2010-). [Accessed the first week of every month]. https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/FBS. Licence: CC-BY-4.0.