You may be planning a trip or are just curious, what countries are the most vegan-friendly?
Some of the most vegan-friendly countries in the world include India, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada, Poland, and Israel.
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What Are The Most Vegan-Friendly Countries
In recent years, more and more countries have been rapidly increasing the availability of vegan cuisine and lifestyle.
The most vegan-friendly countries are.
- United States
- India
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- Poland
- Germany
- Thailand
- Taiwan
- Isreal
- Singapore
- Austria
- New Zealand
United States Of America
The United States is a very interesting mix, with many meat lovers and cattle farming being part of the culture of many.
Even with such a strong fondness for meat, the United States has seen a huge uptrend in the number of people becoming vegetarians and vegans.
As a country, the United States has become vegan-friendly with many vegan restaurants available.
The number of vegan restaurants will vary depending on the region where you are located.
You are more likely to find an abundance of vegan restaurants in Los Angeles whereas in Dallas Texas where meat is king you will have a lot fewer vegan options.
India
India has the highest amount of vegans and vegetarians when compared to all of the other countries in the world.
Due to a large culture that is often based around meat-less and vegan diets with cuisine that embraces and celebrates vegan dishes India is one of the easiest countries for vegans to visit.
You will be able to easily find vegan meal options and ingredients in India.
United Kingdom
Many people living in the United Kingdom have been quickly adapting to a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle.
In recent years there has been tremendous growth in the number of vegan food products on the market and the availability of vegan restaurants and vegan dishes.
Canada
Canada is rapidly changing with an increase in the number of vegans and vegetarians every year.
Along with this increase, you will notice an increase in vegan-friendly restaurants.
Australia
Australia is currently the third fastest-growing population of vegans and vegetarians.
With a growth rate in the top three, I could foresee Australia becoming a mecca for high-end and delicious vegan food.
Poland
The word on the street is if you are looking for the world’s best vegan burger Poland is the location where you with find that treasure.
Poland’s population is steadily converting to a more plant-based lifestyle.
Germany
Germany is not the first country you think of when you think of vegan foods, instead, you may think of meat-filled dishes like sausages.
In reality, The German population is starting to welcome a meatless lifestyle which has been increasing by the most numbers within the young adult age group.
Thailand
Thai food is so delicious and flavorful that it isn’t a surprise that there is an increasing availability of vegan cuisine and restaurants in Thailand.
Vegetarians and vegans are sure to enjoy an abundance of delicious food if you visit Thailand.
Taiwan
The government in Taiwan has been promoting a meatless lifestyle with a “meatless Monday” campaign.
In addition to the government’s influence, the population has been increasingly converting to a more vegan-friendly lifestyle.
Israel
Israel has started referring to their capital city Tel Aviv as the “Vegan Capital Of The World”.
You will find an abundance of vegan-friendly restaurants and cuisine in Israel.
Singapore
Singapore has been voted by PETA as the 2nd most vegan-friendly country in Asia.
This small country is very mighty when it comes to the availability of vegan-friendly cuisine and restaurants.
Austria
Austria as a country is fairly new to adopting a vegan and vegetarian lifestyle with more than 1% of the population living a meat-free lifestyle.
New Zealand
New Zealand is notorious for being a heavy meat-consuming country but, in recent years there has begun a shift towards a more vegan and vegetarian lifestyle that is being driven by the nature-loving people of New Zealand.
Final Thoughts
It used to be very challenging and still can be in places as a vegan or vegetarian when you are traveling to a new country.
Luckily more and more countries are adopting more meatless lifestyles which trickles down to more restaurants and vegan products being easily available.
