These Top 10 Countries Have Highest Vegetarian Population In The World: With 42 % Where Does India Rank In The List

India is ranks top in the world with 42 % of the total population being vegetarians, according to World Animal Foundation. Vegetarianism and vegan diet practices varies depending upon cultural or religious traditions as well. 

In Israel 13% of the population are vegetarians. The country has been a leader in the vegetarian movement in the Middle East.

As per World Atlas report, 12% of Taiwan’s population eat vegetarian diet.

Italy has one of the highest rates of vegetarianism in Europe at 10% of the whole population. 

Austria has a 9% vegetarianism rate according to World Animal Foundation.

Much like Austria, Germany also has a 9 percent population of vegetarians. Plant-based diet is preferred by vegetarians due to environmental protection, animal rights, and health benefits. 

In 2024, the percentage increased to 7%, from the previous year’s almost 6%. This constitutes 14% of those abstaining from meat consumption. But other surveys suggest a total of 9% of the UK population turning vegetarian, as per World Animal Foundation originally citing Statista data.

The only South American nation on the list is Brazil with a rate of 8% vegetarians. 

Ireland has 5-6% of the population turning to vegetarianism.

According to World Atlas report, vegetarians in Australia are  steadily increasing, and currently sits at 5.5% of the total population. Als, every year from 1-7 October, the country observes 'Vegetarian Week'.