Countries With Highest Number Of Vegetarians

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30 Dec 2024

In the past few years, vegetarianism has seen a rise driven by growing awareness of health benefits and environmental sustainability


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People across the world have turned vegetarian and here's a list of countries with largest vegetarian population, as per World Population Review


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India

With over 30% of the population following vegetarian diets, India leads globally in this regard


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Israel

Known for its vegetarian-friendly food culture, about 13% of Israelis identify as vegetarians or vegans


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Vegetarianism is deeply here, with over 10% of the population following a meat-free lifestyle

Taiwan


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Italian cuisine offers diverse vegetarian options, and nearly 10% of Italians identify as vegetarians

Italy


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Sustainability awareness drives vegetarianism, with around 9% of Swedes adopting plant-based diets

Sweden


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The UK has a booming plant-based food industry, with 7-10% of the population identifying as vegetarians

United Kingdom


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Known for its plant-based innovations, Germany has about 10% vegetarians

Germany


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Growing concern for animal welfare has led to about 12% of Australians reducing or eliminating meat

Australia


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With a focus on sustainability, approximately 10% of New Zealanders are vegetarians

New Zealand


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Nearly 10% of Canadians identify as vegetarians, driven by health-conscious and eco-friendly choices

Canada


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