India has the most vegetarians in the world, with an estimated 20-39% of the population following a vegetarian diet. India has the most vegetarians in the world, with about 1 in 4 people following a vegetarian diet. Other countries with high vegetarian populations include Mexico, Taiwan, and Israel.
This is followed by Mexico (19%), Taiwan (13-14%), and Israel (13%). Other countries with high vegetarian populations include Australia, Argentina, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Germany, the UK, New Zealand, Vietnam, Japan, Norway, Italy, Poland, Brazil, and Canada.
List Of Vegetarian Countries in the World
Country | Percentage of population |
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India | 20-39% |
Mexico | 19% |
Taiwan | 13-14% |
Israel | 13% |
Australia | 12.1% |
Argentina | 12% |
Finland | 12% |
Sweden | 12% |
Austria | 11% |
Denmark | 10% |
Germany | 10% |
UK | 10% |
New Zealand | 10% |
Vietnam | 10% |
Japan | 9% |
Norway | 9% |
Italy | 8.9% |
Poland | 8.4% |
Brazil | 8% |
Canada | 7.6% |
Belgium | 7% |
Chile | 6% |
France | 5.2% |
Ukraine | 5.2% |
Czechia | 5% |
USA | 5% |
Netherlands | 5% |
Philippines | 5% |
Switzerland | 5% |
Ireland | 4.3-8.4% |
Greece | 4% |
China | 4-5% |
Thailand | 3.3% |
South Korea | 3% |
Spain | 1.4% |
Portugal | 1.2% |
Russia | 1% |
Vegetarianism is becoming increasingly popular around the world. This is likely due to a number of factors, including ethical concerns about animal welfare, health concerns, and environmental concerns.