However, only 2.7 percent identified as vegans. The transition from vegetarians to vegans has been so profound that last year (2019), was declared by The Economist The Year of the Vegan. Right now, the total number of vegans, vegetarians, and all related categories, is close to 14 percent of the world population.

How much of the world is vegan?

375 million vegetarians worldwide. All the reasons for a green lifestyle | ExpoNet.

What percentage of population is vegan?

DemographicsCountryVegetarians (% of population)Data set yearThailand3.3%2015 2016Ukraine5.2%2017United Kingdom25.8%2019United States5%201838 more rows

Can you be 100 percent vegan?

“Being a food vegan is 100 percent achievable. If being vegan means striving to commit the least amount of harm possible, then one can be fully vegan. Unfortunately, as long as we are living, we will inadvertently cause harm to other living beings.