The per capita consumption of meat was highest in North America, at roughly 78.5 kilos per person in the period between 2021 and 2023. By comparison, the average person living in Africa consumed about 9.7 kilos per year during that period.
Per capita consumption of meat worldwide from 2021 to 2023, with a forecast for 2032, by region
(in kilos)
Characteristic
2021-2023*
2033
North America
78.5
79.2
Oceania
55.6
57.7
Europe
51.4
52.1
Latin America
48.5
51.8
World
28.1
28.6
Asia
22.9
24.4
Africa
9.7
9.8
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