Per Capita Cheese Consumption by Country: Top 5

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 5 countries that consume the most cheese. If you wish to see a detailed analysis of the global cheese market, head straight to the Per Capita Cheese Consumption by Country: Top 25.

5. Netherlands

Human Consumption of Cheese (2022): 21.67 Kg Per Person

Population: 17.7 Million

The Dutch people consume a large amount of cheese among the European Union countries. With a population of 17.7 million, the Netherlands ranks fifth on our list of the 25 countries with the highest cheese consumption per capita.

4. Italy

Human Consumption of Cheese (2022): 21.67 Kg Per Person

Population: 58.8 Million

Italian cuisines do use a lot of cheese and for that reason, the European Union country is ranked on our list of the 25 countries with the highest cheese consumption per capita.

3. France

Human Consumption of Cheese (2022): 21.67 Kg Per Person

Population: 67.9 Million

France is one of the largest cheese producers in the world. Just like Italian cuisine, French cuisines are famous for their high cheese concentration. France makes it to our list of the 25 countries with the highest cheese consumption per capita.

2. Germany 

Human Consumption of Cheese (2022): 21.67 Kg Per Person

Population: 84 Million

Germany is one of the leading European Union countries with high cheese consumption. With a population of 84 million, Germany ranks second on our list of the 25 countries with the highest cheese consumption per capita.

1. Switzerland

Human Consumption of Cheese (2022): 23.52 Kg Per Person

Population: 8.7 Million

Swiss cheese is renowned all around the world and the Swiss people consume the most cheese. In 2022, Switzerland consumed 206.32 thousand tonnes of cheese and ranks number one on our list of the 25 countries with the highest cheese consumption per capita. 

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