Shannon diversity index
Definition
The Shannon diversity index reflects how many different types of foods (crops and livestock) are produced in a certain country, and how evenly these different types are distributed. This indicator identifies the diversity of crops in a country without regard for the nutrient content of each crop. The indicator is scaled from 0 to 1, with 0 representing no diversity and 1 representing the maximum amount of diversity observed.
Interpretation
In low-income countries, production of more diverse foods contributes to more diverse food availability in national food environments. In middle-income and high-income countries, international trade and income are stronger predictors than national production.
Data source
Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE): Municipal Agricultural Production - Table 5457 - Area planted or intended for harvesting, area harvested, quantity produced, average yield and value of production of temporary and permanent crops: https://sidra.ibge.gov.br/tabela/5457 (accessed on 10/01/2025)
| Level | Periodicity |
|---|---|
| Municipal | Yearly |