Top 10 Countries With Highest Meat Consumption

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15 Mar 2025

Lithuania leads globally with 96% of its population consuming meat, mainly pork, beef, and chicken


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Japan ranks second with 95% of meat consumers, despite traditional diets focusing on seafood


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Argentina follows with 94% of its population consuming meat, primarily beef, due to its cattle industry


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Greece also has 94% meat consumers, with lamb and beef being staples in Greek cuisine


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Hungary is in the top 5, with 94% of its population consuming a variety of meats


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Norway has a 94% share of meat consumers, predominantly beef and lamb in their diet


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Romania's population consists of 94% meat consumers, with pork, beef, and chicken being mainstays


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Colombia sees 93% meat consumption, focusing on beef, chicken, and pork in their cuisine


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Portugal has 93% meat consumers, with beef, pork, and chicken being the most common meats


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Czechia rounds out the top 10 with 93% of its population eating pork, beef, and chicken


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India has the lowest meat consumption globally, in stark contrast to the countries topping the list


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