Unequal distribution of meat production

Incidence

The unequal distribution of meat production is evident in the stark disparities between regions: while North America, Europe, and parts of Asia account for the majority of global meat output, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia experience chronic shortages. This imbalance contributes to nutritional deficiencies in low-production areas and environmental pressures in high-production zones, highlighting a significant global challenge.
In 2022, the Food and Agriculture Organization reported that Africa produced only about 5% of the world’s meat despite housing nearly 18% of the global population, underscoring persistent regional inequities in both production capacity and access.