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What percentage of the world eats bugs for protein?

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As many as two billion people, or over 25% of the world's population, are estimated to regularly eat insects as a part of their diet. While the exact percentage is hard to pinpoint due to varied consumption habits, traditional entomophagy is a widespread practice, particularly in tropical regions where insects are an abundant and sustainable food source.