Tag: Global meat consumption

According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook, global meat consumption has risen consistently over recent decades, with poultry and pork leading the way. So, what is the most eaten meat by humans when all factors are considered?

According to the FAO and OECD, global meat production is projected to increase by 13% between 2025 and 2034, suggesting that globally, non-vegetarians are increasing in absolute terms. This trend, however, is heavily influenced by rapid population growth and rising incomes in emerging economies, contrasting with stagnant or slightly declining per capita meat consumption in many high-income nations.

Based on 2022 data from World Population Review, Tonga leads the world in per capita meat consumption, followed by Mongolia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This article explores which country eats the most meat per person and delves into the cultural and economic factors that shape global dietary habits, highlighting the complexity behind the numbers.

With a per capita meat consumption of just over 3 kilograms per year, the Democratic Republic of Congo is often cited as the country that eats the least meat. This figure is strikingly low when compared to nations with high consumption rates, prompting a closer look at the complex factors that shape diets around the world and their nutritional implications.