The environmental impact of mass meat production is well-documented, including deforestation for beef supply and the use of soybeans for animal feed. As plant-based diets gain popularity and alternative meat markets grow, consumer awareness of these issues is increasing.
According to Statista’s Consumer Insights survey, this infographic explores the prevalence of flexitarianism in Europe. Flexitarianism refers to mostly vegetarian diets with occasional meat or fish consumption. The data highlights regional differences: in 2022-23, approximately 19% of respondents in Germany and Spain identified as flexitarians, compared to 14% in France. In Eastern Europe, the adoption of flexitarianism is lower, with only 7% in Poland, 5% in Hungary, and 5% in Czechia.
The following chart shows the share of respondents claiming to be flexitarians in selected European countries.
This story originally appeared on Statista.
