Tag: Indian diet statistics

While often stereotyped as a largely vegetarian nation, research reveals only about 20% of the Indian population is actually vegetarian, a number significantly lower than common claims. This figure is often inflated due to cultural pressures, with a distinction needing to be made between different types of vegetarian diets observed across the country.

Despite a common stereotype, only about 20% to 30% of India's population is strictly vegetarian, meaning the vast majority of the country's citizens do eat meat. The misconception that India is a primarily vegetarian nation is challenged by surveys and research that reveal a more complex reality, with significant regional and demographic variations in dietary practices.

While a long-held stereotype suggests India is a predominantly vegetarian country, research by Natrajan and Jacob indicates that potentially only around 20% are actual vegetarians. This analysis will explore the complex dietary habits that influence what percent of Indians don't eat meat.