The line graph depicts the annual per capita meat consumption, measured in kilograms, across five countries – Canada, the UK, China, Brazil, and Kenya – from 1961 to 2013.
In 1961, Canada led with approximately 55 kg of meat consumed per person, followed by the UK at around 40 kg. Both nations saw an upward trajectory until the early 1990s, with Canada peaking at roughly 70 kg in 1991 and the UK reaching a high of about 55 kg in the same year. Subsequent to this peak, meat consumption in both countries gradually decreased, settling at around 50 kg per person by 2013.
Meanwhile, China and Brazil began with very low meat consumption in 1961, close to 0 kg. China’s consumption rose steadily, overtaking Brazil in the 1980s and reaching approximately 40 kg per person by 2013. Although Brazil’s consumption also increased, it did so at a slower rate, culminating in about 15 kg by 2013.
In contrast, Kenya started with a meat consumption of around 15 kg per person in 1961, but this figure diminished over time, falling to roughly 5 kg by 2013.
Overall, Canada and the UK consistently maintained the highest levels of meat consumption throughout the period, whereas China and Brazil experienced substantial increases in their per capita meat intake. In contrast, Kenya’s meat consumption showed a steady decline.