Which countries eat the most red meat?

Earlier this week, a report commissioned by the World Health Organisation found that eating processed meat like ham and bacon increases the risk of colon cancer while consuming other red meats "probably" makes the risk higher as well. So which countries actually eat the most red meat? Statista made an infographic using OECD data for the i100 to illustrate the world's red meat lovers.

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This chart shows annual beef & veal consumption per capita in OECD countries in 2014.

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Sales growth of meat substitutes and seafood in the U.S. 2022-2025, by value & volume
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Meat substitutes market size in selected countries in Europe 2025
Global meat monthly price index 2000-2026
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Meat sales volume breakdown in Spain 2025, by distribution channel
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Export value of meat and meat preparations from Sweden 2015-2025
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U.S. sales value of the leading frozen meat brands 2026

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