In 2021, according to a survey conducted in the U.S., approximately 47 percent of flexitarians stated that they think that vegetarianism is more ethical than veganism, while 42 percent stated that veganism is more ethical.
Perception of ethicalness of veganism and vegetarianism in the United States in 2021, by diet
Profiles data is nationally representative and weighted by age, gender, education, region, and race.
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
* Number of respondents as given by the source. Participants were asked on a level of agreement (5-point scale): ""It is more ethical to be vegan/vegetarian." (% of adults in the US that agree to the statement)."
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