The top ranked country, China, accounted for 24.4 % of fruit consumption in the world. The top 3 countries hold a 49.0 % share while the ten largest countries some 65.3 % in 2020.
The lowest daily intake was found in Romania, where only 2% of the population ate at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables, followed by Bulgaria and Slovenia (both 5%) and Austria (6%).
Israel consumes the most fruits and vegetables per capita in the world.
China. China tops the list by being the world's largest fruit and vegetable producer.
The top ranked country, China, accounted for 47.3 % of vegetable consumption in the world.
1/ Okinawan diet – Japan
Widely considered to be one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Okinawan diet has numerous health benefits. So much so that Japan has the lowest obesity rates and second longest life expectancy of any developed country.
According to Guinness World Records, Turkey has the largest per capita consumption of bread in the world as of 2000, with 199.6 kg (440 lb) per person; Turkey is followed in bread consumption by Serbia and Montenegro with 135 kg (297 lb 9.9 oz), and Bulgaria with 133.1 kg (293 lb 6.9 oz).
The banana (Musa sapientum) together with its relative, the plantain (Musa paradisiaca) is the most consumed fruit in the world.
Bananas are the most popular fruit in the world. This may be a little bit surprising, since they are a tropical fruit that doesn't grow in most places. They don't grow in most of the United States, but the average American eats 26 pounds of bananas each year.
Fruit production
Based on production quantities, the most popular fresh fruits worldwide in order are bananas, apples and grapes. Bananas and apples are grown on trees, and watermelons are grown on thick vines.
The top ranked country, China, accounted for 44.9 % of apple consumption in the world. The top 3 countries hold a 57.3 % share while the ten largest countries some 74.1 % in 2020.
The most consumed type of meat worldwide is poultry, followed by beef, and lastly pork. The countries with the highest meat consumption per capita are Argentina, Israel, and Iceland, while India has one of the lowest levels of meat consumption per capita.
The top ranked country, China, accounted for 24.4 % of fruit consumption in the world. The top 3 countries hold a 49.0 % share while the ten largest countries some 65.3 % in 2020.
Iceland was ranked as the BEST COUNTRY for food quality and diet diversification.
People in France tend to spend the most time eating and drinking per day on average at 2 hours and 13 minutes. Their neighbors in Italy and Spain aren't too far behind, averaging more than two hours per day.
Banana. Of course, bananas had to be on the list! Australians eat more than five million of these golden yellow fruits every day – and they are the highest selling supermarket food.
Pawpaws: America's Forgotten Fruit.
With their jade-green flesh, tiny black seeds and naturally sweet taste – there's plenty to love about the kiwi fruit. It's also one of the healthiest fruits around, with kiwi benefits ranging from improved sleep to better skin.
The southeast Asian plant Durian has been called the King of Fruits but, like Marmite, it sharply divides opinion between those who love the taste of its custard-like pulp and those revolted by its putrid smell.
According to a study by CEO World Magazine, the United States and the United Kingdom are the most fast-food-obsessed countries in the world. France and Sweden ranked third and fourth spots, followed by Austria, Mexico, and South Korea.
As the most populous country in the world, China also consumes more rice than any other country, with about 155 million metric tons consumed in 2022/2023. Following China, India is ranked second with 108.5 million metric tons of rice consumed in the same period.