GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Eaten Meat In The World

The most eaten meat in the world is pork, accounting for approximately 36% of global meat consumption.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

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In this post, we explore the fascinating world of global meat consumption through a lens of statistics. From the most eaten meats to per capita consumption figures across countries, we uncover intriguing insights into dietary habits and preferences worldwide. Join us as we delve into the numbers behind the plates.

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"As of 2020, pork is the most consumed meat in the world, with over 113 million metric tons eaten worldwide."

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"The global per capita consumption of poultry meat is estimated to be 14.58 kgs per year in 2020."

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"Pork accounts for 36% of all meat consumed worldwide."

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"30% of all the meat consumed in the world in 2019 was poultry."

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"Turkey consumption worldwide in 2020 reached 7.8 million metric tons."

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"The average person in the world ate approximately 34 kgs of meat in 2019."

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"China is the world's largest consumer and importer of pork."

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"Per capita, Americans eat the most meat, consuming around 100 kgs annually."

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"Most Indians are vegetarian, and the country ranks lowest for meat consumption per person."

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"Per capita, Hong Kong residents are the largest consumers of poultry in the world."

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"The global consumption of pork is predicted to increase to 118 million metric tons by 2023."

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"Australia is the world's largest consumer of beef per capita."

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"In 2020, approximately 1.4 billion chickens were consumed in the United States alone."

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"Global meat consumption rose from 71 million tons in 1961 to 336 million tons in 2017."

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"In the US, more chicken has been consumed than beef every year since 1996."

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"EU meat consumption is expected to decrease to 67.6 kg per capita in 2030."

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"In Brazil, one of the world's top beef producers and consumers, per capita consumption of beef was about 39.3 kg in 2020."

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"Canada's beef consumption reached 25.48 kg per capita in 2019."

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"The Middle East and North Africa region is the world's largest importer of poultry and fourth-largest of pork."

The statistics presented reflect a diverse landscape of meat consumption trends worldwide. Pork emerges as the most consumed meat globally, with China leading as the top consumer and importer. Poultry consumption is on the rise, with turkey and chicken being significant players in various regions. Per capita meat consumption varies greatly between countries, with the US leading in overall meat intake, while India remains notably vegetarian. Projections indicate continued growth in pork consumption and changing patterns in beef and poultry consumption. These statistics offer valuable insights into global dietary preferences and industry dynamics, highlighting the significance of meat as a staple food source across different cultures and regions.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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