Tag: Vegan retention

According to a widely-cited but controversial 2014 Faunalytics study, 84% of vegetarians and vegans abandon their diet, though the statistic is frequently misinterpreted. Exploring why people leave a plant-based lifestyle is essential to understanding the complexities behind the question: what percentage of vegans quit?

A frequently cited 2014 study by Faunalytics found that 84% of vegetarians and vegans eventually abandon their diet, but that statistic is widely misunderstood and heavily debated. The true percentage of vegans who stay vegan is far more complex and dependent on individual motivations and methodology.