Top 10 Indian States That Consume Most Meat

By Ridam Sharma
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:36 PM (IST)

Source:JND

Top 10 Indian States That Consume the Most Meat: India is a diverse country with diverse eating habits, which are predominately influenced by Indian culture, religion and geography. While vegetarianism is prevalent in some regions, meat consumption is significant in others. The major reason for the meat consumption in India is urbanisation and especially a growing trend of protein-rich diets. Therefore, to keep you updated on national stats, here’s a list of the top 10 Indian States that eat the most meat, as per the National Health and Family Survey (NFHS-5) report.

List Of Top 10 Indian States That Consume Most Meat:

Rank	State/UT	Percentage of Meat-Eaters	Popular Meats
1	Nagaland	99.8%	Pork, Cattle, Buffaloes, Poultry
2	West Bengal	99.3%	Fish, Chicken, Mutton
3	Kerala	99.1%	Beef, Chicken, Pork, Mutton
4	Andhra Pradesh	98.25%	Chicken, Mutton, Fish
5	Tamil Nadu	97.65%	Chettinad Chicken, Mutton, Seafood
6	Telangana	97.3%	Chicken, Mutton, Fish
7	Jharkhand	97%	Chicken, Mutton, Fish
8	Odisha	96%	Fish, Chicken, Mutton
9	Tripura	95%	Pork, Fish, Chicken, Mutton
10	Goa	93.8%	Seafood (Fish Curry), Beef

Which Indian State Eats The Most Meat?

Nagaland

Nagaland has the most non-vegetarians across India. Here, meat consumption exceeds 99.8%. Pork, cattle, buffaloes, and poultry dominate the dining tables in this Christian-majority state.

West Bengal

West Bengal is the second on the list with almost 99.3% meat consumers. In this state, fish is the centre of Bengali cuisine with chicken and mutton.

Kerala

Kerala stands out for its love of beef, with 99.1% of its population consuming meat. Still, chicken dominates dining tables alongside beef, mutton and pork.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh records a high rate of meat consumption at 98.25%, influenced by its coastal location. People here mostly eat chicken, followed by mutton and fish.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu consists of a significant meat-eating population, which is around 97.65%. Chettinad chicken, mutton and seafood like prawn, fish, mutton balls and shredded chicken are some of the most loved non-vegetarian foods.

Telangana

Telangana follows closely, with over 97.3% of its population consuming meat. Traditional dishes often include chicken, mutton and fish.

Jharkhand

The eastern state, Jharkhand, also has more than 97% meat-eaters. Chicken, mutton and fish are popular in the state.

Odisha

Odish with around 96% of its population consume meat. The South Indian state has a diverse non-veg diet including fish, chicken and mutton.

Tripura

Tipura records over 95% of meat-eaters. The state’s cuisine includes pork, fish, chicken and mutton that reflect its diverse traditions.

Goa

Goa ranks high at 93.8%, where seafood and beef are staples due to Portuguese influences in the states.