U.K.: Perception of ethicalness of veganism & vegetarianism 2021

In 2021, according to a survey conducted in the U.K., approximately 48 percent of flexitarians stated that they think that vegetarianism is more ethical than veganism, while 40 percent stated that veganism is more ethical.

Perception of ethicalness of veganism and vegetarianism in the United Kingdom in 2021

Characteristic	It is more ethical to be vegetarian	It is more ethical to be vegan
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Release date

May 2021

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

April 15 to May 15, 2021

Number of respondents

830-4,157*

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Profiles data is nationally representative and weighted by age, gender, education, region, and race.

Method of interview

Online survey

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* The source notes: "YouGov Profiles is based on continuously collected data and rolling surveys, rather than from a single limited questionnaire. Profiles data referenced is based on a sample size of 830-4,157 adults from the US and UK."

Participants were asked on a level of agreement (5-point scale): ""It is more ethical to be vegan/vegetarian." (% of adults in the U.K. that agree to the statement)

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