Global Average Food Delivery Spend
Last updated: March 6, 2026
$180
USD/year
The global average food delivery spend is approximately $180 per person per year, with the total market reaching $350 billion in 2024. China leads at $450/person, the US at $380, while most developing nations average under $50.
Why This Average Exists
Food delivery has transformed eating habits, employment patterns, and restaurant business models. It's one of the fastest-growing segments of the gig economy.
Factors That Affect Global Average Food Delivery Spend
- Smartphone penetration
- Urbanization
- Delivery infrastructure
- Income levels
- Restaurant participation
- Platform competition
Frequently Asked Questions
Methodology & Data Sources
The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.
Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2023–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.
All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.
Further Reading
- Global Average Restaurant Spending— $850 USD/year
- Global Average E-Commerce Penetration— 20.1% %
- Global Average Smartphone Usage— 3 hrs 42 min hours/day
- Global Average Meat Consumption— 43.2 kg kg/year
- Global Average Food Price Index— 120.4 index
- Global Average Food Waste— 121 kg kg/year
- Global Average Sugar Consumption— 24.2 kg kg/year
- Global Average Coffee Consumption— 1.3 kg kg/year