How much sugar does the average person eat each year? The surprising truth about annual intake
                                
                                
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                                Globally, the average person consumes about 24 kilograms (53 pounds) of sugar each year, a figure that is dramatically exceeded in many Western countries where intake can be nearly double. This high level of consumption, largely from added sugars, is a major contributor to rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases.