Countries ranked by the estimated percentage of the population who follow a vegetarian diet in 2024. India leads the world in vegetarianism by a considerable margin — with approximately 38% of the population identifying as vegetarian, drive...
About: Countries by Vegetarian Population Rate 2024
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Countries ranked by the estimated percentage of the population who follow a vegetarian diet in 2024. India leads the world in vegetarianism by a considerable margin — with approximately 38% of the population identifying as vegetarian, driven by deep Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist religious traditions that consider non-violence towards animals a sacred principle observed across generations and across all economic strata.
Key Findings
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India leads with 38 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 14 · median: 10.
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Gap in 2024: India is 6.3× larger than United States.
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Countries by Vegetarian Population Rate 2024
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
38
India
Vegetarian Population (%) · 2024
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Metrics
1
Vegetarian Population (%)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | India | 38 | 38 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Mexico | 19 | 19 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Brazil | 14 | 14 | +0% |
| 4 | Germany | 10 | 10 | +0% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 9 | 9 | +0% |
| 6 | Italy | 9 | 9 | +0% |
| 7 | Australia | 7 | 7 | +0% |
| 8 | United States | 6 | 6 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
38
Maximum
6
Minimum
14
Average
10
Median
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