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Veganism by Country

Finland has the highest Vegan Population (%) (12.0%), followed by India (9%) and Mexico (9%). France has the lowest (0.3%).

CultureFacts & TriviaHealth48 countries · 6 metricsUpdated Sep 12, 2025Original page
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Vegan Population (%)

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one country; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
2%
Middle half 1% – 3%
Average
2.67%
37 countries
Highest
12.0%
Finland
Lowest
0.3%
France

Data

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37 countries · # = rank by Vegan Population (%)
#
1Finland12.0%660K2021
2India9%121.5M2021
2Mexico9%11.3M2016
4Brazil7%15M2018
5Israel5%400.4K2015
6Canada4.6%1.8M2020
7Chile4%750K2020
7Sweden4%414K2020
7Norway4%215K2020
10Ireland3%146.5K2018
11Japan2.7%3.5M2016
12Italy2.3%1.3M2024
13China2%28M2019
13Philippines2%2M2014
13Germany2%1.7M2024
13United Kingdom2%1.4M2025
13Colombia2%1M2016
13Australia2%518K2020
13Romania2%—2024
13Greece2%200K2022
13Austria2%180K2022
22Poland1.8%536K2017
23United States1.5%5M2023
24Belgium1%110K2018
24Czechia1%100K2019
24Hungary1%90K2022
24Denmark1%250K2025
24Lithuania1%28.1K2020
24Latvia1%19K2020
24Estonia1%13.3K2020
31Spain0.7%380K2023
31Netherlands0.7%125K2025
31Switzerland0.7%50K2024
31New Zealand0.7%50K2020
35Slovenia0.5%50K2011
36Portugal0.4%60K2023
37France0.3%115K2021

What correlates with Vegan Population (%)?

Pearson r against 2,087 other country metrics sharing at least 23 countries. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Vegan Population (%) tend to score higher on these

  1. Women's Danger Index (WDI) Total ScoreMost Dangerous Countries for Women
    r = +0.69 · strong · n = 28
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  2. Exports to EU and USAOrganic Farming by Country
    r = +0.69 · strong · n = 29
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  3. WDI Intentional HomicideMost Dangerous Countries for Women
    r = +0.68 · strong · n = 28
    Plot
  4. WDI Gender InequalityMost Dangerous Countries for Women
    r = +0.67 · strong · n = 28
    Plot
  5. Asylum OtherAsylum Approval Rate by Country
    r = +0.67 · strong · n = 23
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  6. Experts on MissionUN Peacekeepers by Country
    r = +0.60 · strong · n = 33
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Vegan Population (%) tend to score lower on these

  1. Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country
    r = −0.61 · strong · n = 37
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  2. Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both SexesLung Cancer Rates by Country
    r = −0.60 · strong · n = 37
    Plot
  3. Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country
    r = −0.59 · strong · n = 37
    Plot
  4. Date of InformationHome Ownership by Country
    r = −0.57 · strong · n = 34
    Plot
  5. Mortality, Male - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country
    r = −0.56 · strong · n = 37
    Plot
  6. Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country
    r = −0.56 · strong · n = 37
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Quick answers

Which country has the highest Vegan Population (%)?
Finland has the highest Vegan Population (%), at 12.0%, followed by India (9%) and Mexico (9%).
Which country has the lowest Vegan Population (%)?
France has the lowest Vegan Population (%), at 0.3%.
What is the median Vegan Population (%) across countries?
The median is 2% across the 37 countries with data.
Where does this veganism by country data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Share of Vegans in Select Countries Worldwide - Statista Consumer Insights; Vegetarianism by country - Wiki; Which Country Has the Most Vegans? - Vegan Friendly; Revealed: Countries with the most vegetarians in the world, 2024 - CEO World Magazine.

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