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The most food self-sufficient countries in the world

One country could be entirely self-reliant

The most food self-sufficient countries in the world
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06/03/2026 13:30 ‧ 3 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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With fears around the world about war and natural disasters, being entirely self-sufficient in terms of food is an incredible advantage. However, there are very few countries that are able to feed their population without imports, and only one that could be entirely self-reliant.

To find out which ones they are, Visual Capitalist compiled a ranking that measures whether domestic production meets at least 100% of national dietary requirements across seven key food groups. These are fruits, vegetables, legumes (including nuts and seeds), starchy staples (such as rice and wheat), meat, fish, and dairy.

So, click on to find out the top 30.

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