*Average per capita consumption for each country group from 2022 to 2024. **2034 data is forecast. The source adds the following information: "Per capita consumption expressed in retail weight. Carcass weight to retail weight conversion factors of 0.7 for beef and veal, 0.78 for pig meat and 0.88 for both sheep meat and poultry meat". Based on calendar year. Figures have been rounded.
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Global per capita meat consumption 2022-2034, by country group
Per capita meat consumption is projected to grow worldwide from an average of **** kilograms from 2022 to 2024 to **** kilograms in 2034. Meanwhile, the global population is also expected to further increase. In combination, this will drive up total worldwide meat consumption. Consumption is highest in the OECD country group, where per capita consumption is forecast to reach **** kilograms in 2034. North America is the region with the highest per capita meat consumption.
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