Meat consumption in France has evolved between 1970 and 2023. The per capita consumption of pig meat amounted to 30.5 kilograms in 2023 and the consumption of poultry meat to 28.9 kg, out of a total of 83.3 kilograms of meat.
What kind of meat are French people eating?
Peak meat consumption per capita occurred in 1998. More broadly, the 1986-2002 period is when the French consumed the most meat, with a minimum consumption, on average, of 90 kilograms per inhabitant per year. Since the beginning of the 2000s, overall meat consumption has been decreasing in French households. The French are turning more and more to poultry, to the detriment of pork and beef.
Evolution of the average annual per capita consumption of meat in France from 1970 to 2023, by kind of meat
(in kilograms)
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FranceAgriMer. (February 16, 2024). Evolution of the average annual per capita consumption of meat in France from 1970 to 2023, by kind of meat (in kilograms) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/721339/meat-annual-per-capita-consumption-by-category-france/
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