Veganism is a lifestyle and diet choice that forsakes all animal products from food consumption and other aspects of daily life, both edible and otherwise. People living this way, known as vegans, refrain from eating meat, dairy products, eggs or any animal-derived ingredients as part of their diet and often refrain from purchasing leather, wool products or cosmetics tested on animals as well. Veganism may be motivated by ethical considerations as well as environmental or health considerations.

Notable Vegan Statistics Insights

• Each year, approximately 70 billion farm animals are raised for food purposes.
• Veganism saves an estimated 30 animal lives every month. By 2026, it is projected that veganism could generate $24.3 billion.
• Veganism could save an estimated eight million lives by 2050.
• Veganism eliminates 100% of cholesterol intake through food consumption.
• Adopting a plant-based diet has been proven to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes by 23%.
• Globally there are approximately 79 Million Vegans.
• Between 2-6% of U.S. population identifies as vegan.

Vegan History

Veganism’s history can be described as one of ethical, environmental and dietary growth. Donald Watson and Elsie Shrigley coined the word vegan in 1944 when founding The Vegan Society in Britain to identify an entire lifestyle devoid of animal products – something many found shocking due to animal exploitation within food industries and industries such as apparel manufacturing. Veganism later evolved as an ethical response against such animal abuses within industry as well.

Veganism’s roots can be traced all the way back to ancient civilizations where individuals and groups abstained from animal products for various reasons – religious or philosophical beliefs among them – yet its popularity exploded during the 20th century due to ethical concerns as well as growing understandings about health and environmental impacts.

Over time, veganism has experienced exponential growth. Key milestones of its development include the establishment of advocacy groups dedicated to veganism; popularizing plant-based diets; and the launch of numerous vegan products and services. Today veganism remains an attractive lifestyle choice that encompasses compassion, sustainability, and health consciousness.

Vegan Statistics

• Veganism’s primary objective is to save lives while alleviating environmental damage caused by meat and dairy production industries.
• Each day in the US, 25 million farm animals including 2.2 million sheep and lambs are slaughtered for human consumption.
• Each year, approximately 70 billion farm animals are raised for food purposes.
• One vegan saves an average of 30 animals each month along with significant natural resources.
• Documentaries such as “What The Health,” “Cowspiracy,” Earthlings,” and “Forks Over Knives,” have helped influence people to consider going vegan.
• Diets that focus on plant-based, low-fat meals have the ability to lower LDL levels by 15-33%, giving a substantial improvement to cardiovascular health.
• In 2026, it is projected that the global plant-based meat market will reach $16.7 billion.

(source:dealsonhealth)

2023 Statistics Regarding Vegan And Plant-based Diets:

Growing Number of Vegans:

• Since 2014, veganism in America has seen explosive growth; rising by 500% year over year. Now around 6% of U.S. population practices vegan lifestyle.

Participation:

• 500,000 individuals took part in Veganuary in 2021- up 25%in the year of 2020 , from when there were 400,000 participants.

Impact on the Environment:

• Animal farming is one of the primary contributors to environmental concerns. Animal agriculture accounts for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions – more than all transportation related pollution combined!

Rising Plant-Based Food Sales:

• Sales of plant-based foods have seen an 11% surge from 2018 to 2019, reaching a market value of $4.5 billion, suggesting more people are opting for these plant-based choices in their diets.

(source: plantproteins)

Top 10 Vegan Market Leader Counties by Sales Share in 2023

Facts and Statistics Relating to Vegan Industry.

• Vegan Market size is expected to be worth around USD 36.1 Billion by 2032 from USD 16.6 Billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2032.

• Plant-Based Meat Market was valued at US$ 6.7 billion and will reach US$ 35.1 billion by 2032. Between 2023 and 2032, this market is estimated to register the highest CAGR of 18.5%.
• Global Vegan Cheese Market is expected to value at nearly US$ 3.45 Bn in 2023, and is expected to register a CAGR of 7.3%.
• Vegan Cosmetics Market size is expected to be worth around USD 28.6 Bn by 2032 from USD 15.9 Bn in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.2%

Global Vegetarian Population Statistics.

• Canada’s Curiosity: Veganism became one of Canada’s trending search terms in 2017 due to an ever-increasing interest in plant-based diets and veganism in particular.
• Australian Appetite for Plants: Roughly 10% of Australians have adopted a diet rich in plants, reflecting its popularity among Australians as an option for meatless meals.
• Italy’s Veggie Surge: Italy experienced an astonishing 94% Growth in vegetarianism between 2011 and 2016, evidence of its growing emphasis on plant-based alternatives.
• Germany’s Meat Moderation: Only 21% of Germans consume meat daily and the vegan population has doubled in ten years.
• China’s Meat Reduction Initiative: China, famed for its extensive meat market, is encouraging its population of 1.3 billion to reduce meat intake by 50% – marking a drastic shift in their dietary habits and habits.

(Source: Plantproteins)

Vegan Nutrition Made Simple

• Vegan Butter: Just 14g of vegan buttery sticks contain 100 calories and 11g of fat, providing 11-grams worth of energy and 11grams of energy in just 14g!
• Vegan Eggs: In comparison with regular eggs, vegan eggs contain zeromg cholesterol and reduced amounts of fat.
• Cholesterol-Free Diets: Vegan diets offer 100% of their cholesterol needs through fiber content alone.
• Vegan Protein: 28g of vegan cheese provides 3.3 grams of protein – easily meeting vegans’ daily protein requirements.

Vegan Demographic Insights and Trend Analysis

• Global Vegan Population: According to estimates, approximately 79 Million People follow a vegan diet worldwide with females being more prevalent among them than ever.
• U.S. Vegan Statistics: Between 2-6% of U.S. populations identify themselves as vegan.
• Millennial Preference: 1 out of 12 millennials is vegan or vegetarian while only 2.5% of Americans over 50 follow plant-based diets.
• Gender Dilemma: Nearly 7 out of every 10 vegans in the U.S. are female, signalling an apparent gender disparity within this demographic.

(Source:Dealsonhealth)

Recent Developments

• 2023: Perfect Day Food raises $350 million to expand production of its animal-free dairy proteins.
• 2023: Beyond Meat joins forces with Subway to introduce their plant-based meatball marinara sub.
• 2022: NotCo officially unveils their plant-based milk and ice cream offerings to American customers.
• 2022: Nestle launches their plant-based burger and nugget offerings in the United States.
• 2022: Unilever completes their purchase of The Vegetarian Butcher for $430 million, an animal-free meat supplier.

In conclusion

Veganism has emerged from being an ethical niche to become an expansive global movement with environmental, ethical, and health benefits. Vegans choose an ethical diet in which all animal products, from food products to their skin, are completely eliminated in daily life – even beyond what’s on our plates.

Notable statistics demonstrate the significance of veganism: it saves numerous animal lives while the vegan market could reach $36.1 billion by 2032. Furthermore, adopting this lifestyle offers health advantages like lower cholesterol levels and decreased diabetes risks.

Demographically, the global vegan population is estimated at roughly 79 million with gender disparity present. Veganism’s rising popularity can be seen through an increasing number of vegans around the globe and recent developments within this lifestyle (from plant-based meats to dairy alternatives) showing their continued expansion on food markets worldwide.

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