Tag: Vegetarianism uk

According to a January 2024 survey by Finder, approximately 8.6 million adults in the UK, or 16% of the population, follow a meat-free diet. This includes individuals who identify as vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian, with younger generations being the most likely to embrace these lifestyle choices.

According to data from the UK government, Britons ate less meat at home in the year to March 2022 than at any point since records began in the 1970s, reaching its lowest level yet. This marks a significant shift in eating habits, but it prompts a deeper look into whether British people still consume a substantial amount of meat relative to global and historical standards.