The U.S. per capita consumption of American cheese amounted to about 16.2 pounds in 2022. Other types of cheese had a higher rate of consumption, at about 23.6 pounds per person. Cottage cheese is consumed much less in the U.S. than other types of cheese.
Per capita consumption of cheese in the United States in 2022, by type
(in pounds)
Characteristic
Per capita consumption in pounds
American*
16.2
Cottage
1.9
Other
23.6
Total
41.8
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Per capita consumption in pounds16.216.21.91.923.623.641.841.8American*CottageOtherTotal
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According to ERS all per capita consumption figures are calculated using resident population plus the Armed Forces overseas. * American cheese includes Cheddar and other cheese.
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