8 Countries With Highest Rates Of Vegetarians

3. Brazil

Vegetarian Population:14%

Brazil used to have a meat-heavy cuisine but is now seeing a growing trend toward vegetarianism. According to a 2022 survey by the Brazilian Institute of Public Opinion and Statistics (IBOPE), almost 30% of Brazilians are now reducing their meat consumption, with 14% calling themselves vegetarians. Urban areas such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are leading this change, fueled by rising health awareness.