12 Questions
Residents of Luxembourg consume an average of ______ kilogrammes of meat per year.
85.4
Pork remains the most popular choice, despite a slight decline in overall ______ consumption over the past decade.
meat
The average meat consumption in Luxembourg was ______ kilos per person in 2023.
85.4
The consumption of ______, sheep, and horse meat has declined during the same period.
goat
Luxembourg residents spent an average of €______ on meat products in 2023.
6,200
The EU average stands at ______ kilos per person.
76
What is the main reason for the increase in meat product expenditure in Luxembourg?
Inflation
Which type of meat has seen an increase in consumption over the past decade?
Beef, veal, and chicken
What is the approximate global average of meat consumption per capita per year?
43 kilos
What percentage of meat consumed in Luxembourg is exported?
50%
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the high meat consumption in Luxembourg?
Increase in animal slaughter
Who provided the figures on meat consumption in Luxembourg?
Minister of Agriculture Martine Hansen
Study Notes
Meat Consumption in Luxembourg
- Luxembourg residents consume an average of 85.4 kilos of meat per year, nearly 10 kilos above the EU average.
- Pork remains the most popular choice, despite a slight decline in overall meat consumption over the past decade.
Meat Types and Trends
- Pork consumption has decreased over the past ten years.
- The intake of beef, veal, and chicken has risen during the same period.
- The consumption of goat, sheep, and horse meat has declined over the past decade.
International Comparison
- Luxembourg's meat consumption is similar to France's average.
- It is significantly higher than Germany's 52 kilos per capita per year.
- The EU average stands at 76 kilos per person.
- In comparison, residents of the US and Australia consume about 120 kilos of meat per year per capita.
- The global average is only 43 kilos per year.
Expenditure on Meat
- Luxembourg residents spent an average of €6,200 on meat products in 2023.
- This is an increase from €4,900 in 2019, but should be viewed in the context of inflation.
- Residents spent the most on chicken (€270), compared to €203 for salami, for instance.
Slaughtering and Export
- The number of animals slaughtered in Luxembourg has remained stable.
- About half of the meat is exported.
Meat Consumption in Luxembourg
- Luxembourg residents consume an average of 85.4 kilos of meat per year, nearly 10 kilos above the EU average.
- Pork remains the most popular choice, despite a slight decline in overall meat consumption over the past decade.
Meat Types and Trends
- Pork consumption has decreased over the past ten years.
- The intake of beef, veal, and chicken has risen during the same period.
- The consumption of goat, sheep, and horse meat has declined over the past decade.
International Comparison
- Luxembourg's meat consumption is similar to France's average.
- It is significantly higher than Germany's 52 kilos per capita per year.
- The EU average stands at 76 kilos per person.
- In comparison, residents of the US and Australia consume about 120 kilos of meat per year per capita.
- The global average is only 43 kilos per year.
Expenditure on Meat
- Luxembourg residents spent an average of €6,200 on meat products in 2023.
- This is an increase from €4,900 in 2019, but should be viewed in the context of inflation.
- Residents spent the most on chicken (€270), compared to €203 for salami, for instance.
Slaughtering and Export
- The number of animals slaughtered in Luxembourg has remained stable.
- About half of the meat is exported.
Learn about the average meat consumption in Luxembourg, including the most popular types of meat and trends over the past decade.
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