In 2023/24, veganism was most widespread among members of Gen Z in the European Union (EU-27). Approximately four percent of adult respondents born between 1995 and 2012 stated that they do not eat any animal products.
Share of adults following a vegan diet in the European Union (EU-27) in 2023/24
Results are an aggregation of four surveys carried out during the stated time period. Results cover 18 out of 27 countries and are weighted*
Supplementary notes
The original survey question was: "Do you follow one or more of the following nutrition rules?" - displayed are all responses for "Vegan (not eating any animal products)"
* The results are weighted based on the internet population per country.
The EU-27 countries covered in the surveys are: Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania
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