List shows countries' meat consumption data from FAO. Meat consumption includes animal flesh eaten as food. Data based on carcass mass availability divided by population
World meat production reached 360.56 million tonnes in 2022. Chicken and pork each account for 34% of global meat consumption. Poultry was most consumed meat globally in 2023. Meat industry valued at $1,460 billion in 2024
World average per capita meat consumption is 38.7 kilograms. Meat production has increased over 340 million tons in past 50 years. UN predicts continued increase in meat consumption. Environmental concerns drive reduction in meat consumption
WorldMAPS created map using FAO data showing meat consumption by country. Data includes six meat categories: bovine, pork, mutton, poultry, seafood, and other. Consumption measured per capita in kilograms (kg)