GITNUXREPORT 2026

Meat Consumption Statistics

Poultry leads surging global meat production and consumption trends worldwide.

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In the US, men consumed 25% more meat than women at 112 kg vs 89 kg per capita in 2021;

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US children aged 2-19 consumed 40 kg meat per capita annually in 2021;

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Elderly Americans over 71 ate 85 kg meat per capita in 2021;

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Globally, men consume 20% more meat than women on average, 47 kg vs 39 kg per capita;

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In high-income countries, meat intake peaks at ages 50-70 for men at 90 kg/year;

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Women in low-income nations consume 8 kg meat/year vs 12 kg for men;

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Urban residents worldwide eat 1.5x more meat than rural at 45 kg vs 30 kg per capita;

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Higher-income households consume 50% more meat than low-income globally;

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In China, urban per capita meat consumption was 60 kg vs 45 kg rural in 2020;

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US Hispanics consumed 92 kg meat per capita vs 98 kg for non-Hispanics in 2021;

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Vegetarians represent 6% of US adults, reducing average meat intake;

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In India, 30% of population vegetarian, pulling national average to 4 kg meat/capita;

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EU youth under 25 consume 15% less red meat than over 65s;

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Globally, 79% daily meat eaters, 14% occasional, 5% never per 2019 survey;

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In Brazil, richer quintile consumes 110 kg meat/capita vs 60 kg poorest;

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African American US adults eat 10% more poultry than whites;

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Women aged 19-30 in US average 75 kg meat/year, 20% less than men;

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Global youth under 18 consume 25% less red meat due to flexitarian trends;

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In Europe, higher education correlates with 12% lower meat consumption;

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Global meat industry value reached $1.3 trillion in 2021;

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US meat and poultry market size $227 billion in 2022;

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Brazil exported $15 billion meat in 2022, 20% of global trade;

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Global pork market valued at $250 billion in 2021;

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Chicken industry generates $300 billion revenue worldwide annually;

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EU meat production worth €170 billion in 2021;

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China's meat imports cost $20 billion in 2022;

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US beef exports $11 billion in 2022;

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Global meat processing equipment market $10 billion by 2027;

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Livestock contributes 40% to agricultural GDP in developing countries;

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World meat trade volume 36 million tonnes in 2021, value $150 billion;

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US poultry exports $5.5 billion in 2022;

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India poultry market $20 billion in 2022;

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Global beef market projected $400 billion by 2028;

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Feed costs represent 70% of poultry production expenses globally;

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Meat provides livelihoods for 1.3 billion people worldwide;

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Australian beef exports $12 billion AUD in 2022;

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Russia meat production value 2.5 trillion RUB in 2021;

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Global halal meat market $2 trillion by 2025;

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Livestock production accounts for 14.5% of global anthropogenic GHG emissions;

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Beef production emits 99 kg CO2eq per kg meat, vs 6 kg for chicken;

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Animal agriculture uses 77% of agricultural land but provides 18% calories;

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Meat production requires 15,000 liters water per kg beef;

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Global livestock uses 29% of land surface excluding Antarctica;

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Ruminant meat causes 80% of livestock GHG emissions;

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Pork production land footprint 11 m2/kg vs 326 m2/kg for beef;

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Animal feed production drives 56% of total livestock emissions;

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Beef freshwater use 15,415 L/kg, lamb 10,412 L/kg, pork 6,000 L/kg;

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Livestock contributes 65% of emitted nitrous oxide, 37x more potent than CO2;

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Deforestation for pasture accounts for 80% Amazon cattle expansion;

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Global meat production biodiversity loss equivalent to 1/3 of cropland;

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Chicken GHG emissions 40x lower per kg protein than beef;

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Livestock manure produces 32% global ammonia emissions;

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US beef production uses 2,500 gallons water per pound steak;

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Feed conversion ratio for beef 25:1, pork 9:1, chicken 2:1;

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Global soy production 77% for animal feed, driving habitat loss;

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Meat consumption causes 51% of US food-related GHG emissions;

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Producing 1 kg lamb emits 24 kg CO2eq, pork 7.6 kg;

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Livestock sector responsible for 8-18% global GHG depending on methodology;

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Global meat production in 2021 totaled 359 million metric tons, marking a 1.4% increase from 2020 and driven primarily by poultry growth;

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Poultry meat production worldwide reached 137 million metric tons in 2021, accounting for 38% of total meat output;

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Pork production globally was 110 million metric tons in 2021, representing 31% of all meat produced;

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Beef and buffalo meat production stood at 76 million metric tons in 2021, comprising 21% of global meat;

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Other meats including sheep, goat, and equine totaled 36 million metric tons in 2021 globally;

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World per capita meat consumption averaged 43.2 kg in 2020, up from 41.9 kg in 2019;

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From 1961 to 2020, global average meat consumption per person tripled from 10 kg to 43 kg annually;

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Meat supply worldwide grew by 70% between 1990 and 2020 to reach 58 kg per capita carcass weight equivalent;

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Chicken consumption per capita globally increased from 2.6 kg in 1961 to 15 kg in 2020;

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Pigmeat per capita consumption rose from 7.5 kg in 1961 to 15 kg in 2020 worldwide;

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Bovine meat per capita fell slightly from 10 kg in 1961 to 9 kg in 2020 globally;

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Total meat production worldwide has increased by 4x since 1961, reaching over 350 million tonnes in 2021;

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Asia accounted for 52% of global meat production in 2021 with 186 million tonnes;

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Americas produced 25% of world meat or 90 million tonnes in 2021;

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Europe contributed 18% of global meat production at 65 million tonnes in 2021;

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Africa produced 4% or 14 million tonnes of meat globally in 2021;

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Oceania's meat output was 1% of global total at 3.6 million tonnes in 2021;

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Global meat consumption projected to rise 14% by 2030 to 570 million tonnes from 2020 levels;

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By 2050, world meat production expected to reach 570 million tonnes, up 72% from 2005;

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Poultry projected to be 49% of global meat supply by 2030, up from 41% in 2021;

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Pigmeat share of global supply to decline to 27% by 2030 from 31% in 2021;

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Ruminant meat expected to hold 22% of world meat supply in 2030;

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Global meat demand grew at 2.4% annually from 2000-2019, fastest in poultry at 3.2%;

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From 1961-2019, meat consumption increased 3.4-fold globally while population grew 2.4-fold;

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World meat production per capita rose 58% from 1961 to 2014 to 42.1 kg/year;

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Between 1990 and 2018, global meat production increased 58% to 334 million tonnes;

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FAO projects global meat consumption to increase by 76% from 2005-2050 levels;

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In 2018, total global meat production was 342.8 million tonnes carcass weight equivalent;

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Global meat supply reached 56.6 kg/capita in 2018, up from 35.6 kg in 1990;

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Poultry meat production grew at 2.9% annually from 2000-2021 globally;

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In 2022, world broiler meat production forecasted at 102 million metric tons;

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Processed meat intake linked to 18% higher colorectal cancer risk per 50g daily;

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Red meat consumption of 100g/day increases colorectal cancer risk by 17%;

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Daily 50g processed meat raises overall cancer risk by 18%;

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High red meat intake (>100g/day) associated with 23% higher type 2 diabetes risk;

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Processed meat consumption links to 19% increased cardiovascular disease mortality;

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Each 100g/day unprocessed red meat raises ischemic heart disease risk by 9%;

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High meat eaters have 15% higher all-cause mortality vs low consumers;

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Poultry consumption not linked to increased cancer risk unlike red/processed;

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Excessive red meat intake correlates with 20% higher stroke risk;

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Processed meat daily raises pancreatic cancer risk by 19%;

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High meat diets contribute to 11% of US ischemic heart disease deaths;

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Red meat heme iron increases colon cancer risk by 12% per 10mg daily;

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Bacon intake of 14 slices/week links to 20% higher pancreatic cancer;

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High processed meat consumption associated with 14% higher breast cancer risk;

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Meat-heavy diets raise obesity risk by 25% vs plant-based;

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Daily sausage links to 13% increased stomach cancer risk;

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Red meat over 70g/day increases endometrial cancer by 23%;

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Processed meats contribute to 34,000 cancer deaths yearly in US;

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High meat intake linked to 16% higher prostate cancer risk;

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Unprocessed red meat 100g/day raises heart failure risk by 11%;

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Per capita pork consumption in the US reached 23.8 kg in 2022, highest globally;

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US annual red meat and poultry consumption averaged 97.4 kg per capita in 2021;

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Argentina's per capita beef consumption was 56.5 kg in 2021, leading South America;

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Brazil consumed 94.2 kg meat per capita in 2021, with beef at 41.5 kg;

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EU-27 average meat consumption was 69 kg per capita in 2020, down 2% from 2019;

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Israel's per capita meat consumption hit 102 kg in 2021, highest worldwide;

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China's meat consumption per capita reached 62 kg in 2021, up 5% from 2020;

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India had the lowest per capita meat consumption at 4.4 kg in 2021 globally;

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Australia's per capita meat intake was 91.6 kg in 2021, led by beef at 35 kg;

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In sub-Saharan Africa, average meat consumption was 10.2 kg per capita in 2020;

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North Africa and Middle East per capita meat consumption averaged 27 kg in 2020;

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Latin America excluding Brazil averaged 75 kg meat per capita in 2021;

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US poultry consumption per capita was 49.2 kg in 2022, up 1% from prior year;

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Canada’s total meat consumption per capita stood at 85 kg in 2021;

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Russia's per capita meat consumption reached 74 kg in 2021, pork dominant at 25 kg;

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Japan's meat intake per capita was 52 kg in 2021, pork at 23 kg leading;

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South Korea consumed 55 kg meat per capita in 2021, poultry rising fastest;

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Mexico's per capita consumption was 72 kg in 2021, beef at 28 kg;

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Nigeria's average meat consumption was 6.5 kg per capita in 2020, lowest in Africa;

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Egypt consumed 24 kg meat per capita in 2020, poultry at 12 kg;

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Turkey's per capita meat intake was 19 kg in 2021, up 10% in poultry;

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In 2020, urban Chinese consumed 30% more meat per capita than rural at 65 kg vs 50 kg;

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EU poultry consumption averaged 25 kg per capita in 2020;

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Germany's per capita meat consumption fell to 55 kg in 2022 from 60 kg in 2018;

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France consumed 76 kg meat per capita in 2021, pork declining;

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UK average meat intake was 79 kg per capita in 2021;

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From the statistics showing we now produce enough meat to give every person on Earth nearly 100 pounds annually, it's clear that our global appetite has reshaped the planet, a fact we'll explore through the staggering data on consumption, health, and environmental impact.

Key Takeaways

Global meat production in 2021 totaled 359 million metric tons, marking a 1.4% increase from 2020 and driven primarily by poultry growth;
Poultry meat production worldwide reached 137 million metric tons in 2021, accounting for 38% of total meat output;
Pork production globally was 110 million metric tons in 2021, representing 31% of all meat produced;
Per capita pork consumption in the US reached 23.8 kg in 2022, highest globally;
US annual red meat and poultry consumption averaged 97.4 kg per capita in 2021;
Argentina's per capita beef consumption was 56.5 kg in 2021, leading South America;
In the US, men consumed 25% more meat than women at 112 kg vs 89 kg per capita in 2021;
US children aged 2-19 consumed 40 kg meat per capita annually in 2021;
Elderly Americans over 71 ate 85 kg meat per capita in 2021;
Processed meat intake linked to 18% higher colorectal cancer risk per 50g daily;
Red meat consumption of 100g/day increases colorectal cancer risk by 17%;
Daily 50g processed meat raises overall cancer risk by 18%;
Livestock production accounts for 14.5% of global anthropogenic GHG emissions;
Beef production emits 99 kg CO2eq per kg meat, vs 6 kg for chicken;
Animal agriculture uses 77% of agricultural land but provides 18% calories;

Poultry leads surging global meat production and consumption trends worldwide.

Demographic Variations

In the US, men consumed 25% more meat than women at 112 kg vs 89 kg per capita in 2021;
US children aged 2-19 consumed 40 kg meat per capita annually in 2021;
Elderly Americans over 71 ate 85 kg meat per capita in 2021;
Globally, men consume 20% more meat than women on average, 47 kg vs 39 kg per capita;
In high-income countries, meat intake peaks at ages 50-70 for men at 90 kg/year;
Women in low-income nations consume 8 kg meat/year vs 12 kg for men;
Urban residents worldwide eat 1.5x more meat than rural at 45 kg vs 30 kg per capita;
Higher-income households consume 50% more meat than low-income globally;
In China, urban per capita meat consumption was 60 kg vs 45 kg rural in 2020;
US Hispanics consumed 92 kg meat per capita vs 98 kg for non-Hispanics in 2021;
Vegetarians represent 6% of US adults, reducing average meat intake;
In India, 30% of population vegetarian, pulling national average to 4 kg meat/capita;
EU youth under 25 consume 15% less red meat than over 65s;
Globally, 79% daily meat eaters, 14% occasional, 5% never per 2019 survey;
In Brazil, richer quintile consumes 110 kg meat/capita vs 60 kg poorest;
African American US adults eat 10% more poultry than whites;
Women aged 19-30 in US average 75 kg meat/year, 20% less than men;
Global youth under 18 consume 25% less red meat due to flexitarian trends;
In Europe, higher education correlates with 12% lower meat consumption;

Demographic Variations Interpretation

From the carnivorous peaks of middle age to the vegetarian valleys of youth and income, the global meat landscape is less a uniform feast and more a contested map of identity, access, and appetite.

Economic Data

Global meat industry value reached $1.3 trillion in 2021;
US meat and poultry market size $227 billion in 2022;
Brazil exported $15 billion meat in 2022, 20% of global trade;
Global pork market valued at $250 billion in 2021;
Chicken industry generates $300 billion revenue worldwide annually;
EU meat production worth €170 billion in 2021;
China's meat imports cost $20 billion in 2022;
US beef exports $11 billion in 2022;
Global meat processing equipment market $10 billion by 2027;
Livestock contributes 40% to agricultural GDP in developing countries;
World meat trade volume 36 million tonnes in 2021, value $150 billion;
US poultry exports $5.5 billion in 2022;
India poultry market $20 billion in 2022;
Global beef market projected $400 billion by 2028;
Feed costs represent 70% of poultry production expenses globally;
Meat provides livelihoods for 1.3 billion people worldwide;
Australian beef exports $12 billion AUD in 2022;
Russia meat production value 2.5 trillion RUB in 2021;
Global halal meat market $2 trillion by 2025;

Economic Data Interpretation

While these colossal numbers crown meat as a trillion-dollar king of global commerce, they also quietly confess that our planet's dinner plate is an economic, cultural, and ecological epicenter, where sizzling profits, countless livelihoods, and profound planetary impacts are all on the menu.

Environmental Impact

Livestock production accounts for 14.5% of global anthropogenic GHG emissions;
Beef production emits 99 kg CO2eq per kg meat, vs 6 kg for chicken;
Animal agriculture uses 77% of agricultural land but provides 18% calories;
Meat production requires 15,000 liters water per kg beef;
Global livestock uses 29% of land surface excluding Antarctica;
Ruminant meat causes 80% of livestock GHG emissions;
Pork production land footprint 11 m2/kg vs 326 m2/kg for beef;
Animal feed production drives 56% of total livestock emissions;
Beef freshwater use 15,415 L/kg, lamb 10,412 L/kg, pork 6,000 L/kg;
Livestock contributes 65% of emitted nitrous oxide, 37x more potent than CO2;
Deforestation for pasture accounts for 80% Amazon cattle expansion;
Global meat production biodiversity loss equivalent to 1/3 of cropland;
Chicken GHG emissions 40x lower per kg protein than beef;
Livestock manure produces 32% global ammonia emissions;
US beef production uses 2,500 gallons water per pound steak;
Feed conversion ratio for beef 25:1, pork 9:1, chicken 2:1;
Global soy production 77% for animal feed, driving habitat loss;
Meat consumption causes 51% of US food-related GHG emissions;
Producing 1 kg lamb emits 24 kg CO2eq, pork 7.6 kg;
Livestock sector responsible for 8-18% global GHG depending on methodology;

Environmental Impact Interpretation

Our planet is running a deeply inefficient restaurant where the steak special orders an entire rainforest for the table but sends back 80% of the calories and sticks the atmosphere with the bill.

Global Trends

Global meat production in 2021 totaled 359 million metric tons, marking a 1.4% increase from 2020 and driven primarily by poultry growth;
Poultry meat production worldwide reached 137 million metric tons in 2021, accounting for 38% of total meat output;
Pork production globally was 110 million metric tons in 2021, representing 31% of all meat produced;
Beef and buffalo meat production stood at 76 million metric tons in 2021, comprising 21% of global meat;
Other meats including sheep, goat, and equine totaled 36 million metric tons in 2021 globally;
World per capita meat consumption averaged 43.2 kg in 2020, up from 41.9 kg in 2019;
From 1961 to 2020, global average meat consumption per person tripled from 10 kg to 43 kg annually;
Meat supply worldwide grew by 70% between 1990 and 2020 to reach 58 kg per capita carcass weight equivalent;
Chicken consumption per capita globally increased from 2.6 kg in 1961 to 15 kg in 2020;
Pigmeat per capita consumption rose from 7.5 kg in 1961 to 15 kg in 2020 worldwide;
Bovine meat per capita fell slightly from 10 kg in 1961 to 9 kg in 2020 globally;
Total meat production worldwide has increased by 4x since 1961, reaching over 350 million tonnes in 2021;
Asia accounted for 52% of global meat production in 2021 with 186 million tonnes;
Americas produced 25% of world meat or 90 million tonnes in 2021;
Europe contributed 18% of global meat production at 65 million tonnes in 2021;
Africa produced 4% or 14 million tonnes of meat globally in 2021;
Oceania's meat output was 1% of global total at 3.6 million tonnes in 2021;
Global meat consumption projected to rise 14% by 2030 to 570 million tonnes from 2020 levels;
By 2050, world meat production expected to reach 570 million tonnes, up 72% from 2005;
Poultry projected to be 49% of global meat supply by 2030, up from 41% in 2021;
Pigmeat share of global supply to decline to 27% by 2030 from 31% in 2021;
Ruminant meat expected to hold 22% of world meat supply in 2030;
Global meat demand grew at 2.4% annually from 2000-2019, fastest in poultry at 3.2%;
From 1961-2019, meat consumption increased 3.4-fold globally while population grew 2.4-fold;
World meat production per capita rose 58% from 1961 to 2014 to 42.1 kg/year;
Between 1990 and 2018, global meat production increased 58% to 334 million tonnes;
FAO projects global meat consumption to increase by 76% from 2005-2050 levels;
In 2018, total global meat production was 342.8 million tonnes carcass weight equivalent;
Global meat supply reached 56.6 kg/capita in 2018, up from 35.6 kg in 1990;
Poultry meat production grew at 2.9% annually from 2000-2021 globally;
In 2022, world broiler meat production forecasted at 102 million metric tons;

Global Trends Interpretation

While poultry ascends to plate-dominance and pork's reign slowly erodes, the planet's escalating, insatiable appetite for meat—having already tripled per capita since the 1960s—paints a future where the dinner table becomes a primary battleground for our environmental and ethical resources.

Health Effects

Processed meat intake linked to 18% higher colorectal cancer risk per 50g daily;
Red meat consumption of 100g/day increases colorectal cancer risk by 17%;
Daily 50g processed meat raises overall cancer risk by 18%;
High red meat intake (>100g/day) associated with 23% higher type 2 diabetes risk;
Processed meat consumption links to 19% increased cardiovascular disease mortality;
Each 100g/day unprocessed red meat raises ischemic heart disease risk by 9%;
High meat eaters have 15% higher all-cause mortality vs low consumers;
Poultry consumption not linked to increased cancer risk unlike red/processed;
Excessive red meat intake correlates with 20% higher stroke risk;
Processed meat daily raises pancreatic cancer risk by 19%;
High meat diets contribute to 11% of US ischemic heart disease deaths;
Red meat heme iron increases colon cancer risk by 12% per 10mg daily;
Bacon intake of 14 slices/week links to 20% higher pancreatic cancer;
High processed meat consumption associated with 14% higher breast cancer risk;
Meat-heavy diets raise obesity risk by 25% vs plant-based;
Daily sausage links to 13% increased stomach cancer risk;
Red meat over 70g/day increases endometrial cancer by 23%;
Processed meats contribute to 34,000 cancer deaths yearly in US;
High meat intake linked to 16% higher prostate cancer risk;
Unprocessed red meat 100g/day raises heart failure risk by 11%;

Health Effects Interpretation

The grim arithmetic of the dinner plate suggests that while each slice of bacon may whisper its savory promise, the cumulative chorus of your ham sandwiches, beef burgers, and breakfast sausages is singing a considerably less catchy tune about your long-term health.

Regional Consumption

Per capita pork consumption in the US reached 23.8 kg in 2022, highest globally;
US annual red meat and poultry consumption averaged 97.4 kg per capita in 2021;
Argentina's per capita beef consumption was 56.5 kg in 2021, leading South America;
Brazil consumed 94.2 kg meat per capita in 2021, with beef at 41.5 kg;
EU-27 average meat consumption was 69 kg per capita in 2020, down 2% from 2019;
Israel's per capita meat consumption hit 102 kg in 2021, highest worldwide;
China's meat consumption per capita reached 62 kg in 2021, up 5% from 2020;
India had the lowest per capita meat consumption at 4.4 kg in 2021 globally;
Australia's per capita meat intake was 91.6 kg in 2021, led by beef at 35 kg;
In sub-Saharan Africa, average meat consumption was 10.2 kg per capita in 2020;
North Africa and Middle East per capita meat consumption averaged 27 kg in 2020;
Latin America excluding Brazil averaged 75 kg meat per capita in 2021;
US poultry consumption per capita was 49.2 kg in 2022, up 1% from prior year;
Canada’s total meat consumption per capita stood at 85 kg in 2021;
Russia's per capita meat consumption reached 74 kg in 2021, pork dominant at 25 kg;
Japan's meat intake per capita was 52 kg in 2021, pork at 23 kg leading;
South Korea consumed 55 kg meat per capita in 2021, poultry rising fastest;
Mexico's per capita consumption was 72 kg in 2021, beef at 28 kg;
Nigeria's average meat consumption was 6.5 kg per capita in 2020, lowest in Africa;
Egypt consumed 24 kg meat per capita in 2020, poultry at 12 kg;
Turkey's per capita meat intake was 19 kg in 2021, up 10% in poultry;
In 2020, urban Chinese consumed 30% more meat per capita than rural at 65 kg vs 50 kg;
EU poultry consumption averaged 25 kg per capita in 2020;
Germany's per capita meat consumption fell to 55 kg in 2022 from 60 kg in 2018;
France consumed 76 kg meat per capita in 2021, pork declining;
UK average meat intake was 79 kg per capita in 2021;

Regional Consumption Interpretation

While Americans are winning the pork-eating Olympics and Israelis have taken the global all-meat crown, our global dinner plates paint a voracious picture where the average person in wealthy nations consumes their own body weight in meat annually, a feast starkly contrasted by the meager portions in places like India and sub-Saharan Africa.

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