What Percentage of the Population Eats Rice? Over 50% and Rising
                                
                                
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                                Over 50% of the world’s population, or approximately four billion people, depends on rice as a staple, making it one of the most widely consumed foods globally. This grain is central to the diets and cultures of billions across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.