In October, a major study claimed that huge reductions in meat consumption are essential to avoid a climate-related catastrophe and reverse a global obesity epidemic. It warned that if meat consumption does not fall by 90 percent, it could result in unsustainable levels of global warming, deforestation and water shortages.
Given the findings of the report, which countries eat the most meat each year? According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization data reported by website Our World in data, Australia is the top of the global meat-eating league with 116 kg consumed per capita every year. The United States isn’t far behind with 115 kg consumed annually.
Countries That Eat The Most Meat In The World 2019
| Rank | Coountry | Consumptions PP* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 120 kg / 265 Ibs |
| 2 | Kuwait | 119.2 kg / 262 Ibs |
| 3 | Australia | 111.5 kg / 245 Ibs |
| 4 | The Bahamas | 109.5 kg / 241 Ibs |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 107.9 kg / 238 Ibs |
| 6 | New Zealand | 106.4 kg / 235 Ibs |
| 7 | Austria | 102 kg / 224 Ibs |
| 8 | French Polynesia | 101.9 kg/ 225 Ibs |
| 9 | Bermuda | 101.7 kg / 224 Ibs |
| 10 | Argentina | 98.3 kg / 217 Ibs |
