Apr 18, 2024, 07:08 PM IST

8 countries with highest number of vegetarians

Varnika Srivastava

With an estimated 20–39% of its population vegetarian, India has the highest percentage of vegetarians worldwide.

India

Mexico ranks second on the list, with approximately 19% of its population identifying as vegetarian.

Mexico

Taiwan is experiencing a significant increase in its vegetarian population, with 13-14% of the population practicing this lifestyle.

Taiwan

Israel has a significant vegetarian population, with around 13% of its population adopting plant-based diets.

Israel

Australia is witnessing a significant rise in the adoption of vegetarianism and veganism, with approximately 12.1% of the population embracing these lifestyles.

Australia

Argentina's population, which is predominantly vegetarian, practices this diet..

Argentina

In Finland, about 12% of people follow a vegetarian diet.

Finland

Like Finland, about 12% of people in Sweden identify as vegetarians.

Sweden

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports