Sponsored by Centro Vegetariano, this study examines the vegetarian population in Portugal, finding that 2% of the Portuguese population never eats meat, while 1% never eats fish. Approximately 30,000 Portuguese are actual vegetarians, consuming no meat or fish.

According to the results of this survey of Portuguese nationals:

• 5% of the population excludes one of the traditional food categories (meat, fish, dairy, and eggs).
• 2% never eat meat, 20% eat meat occasionally
• 1% never eat fish, 23% eat fish occasionally.
• Those in the 55-65 age group are the ones who eat the least meat and dairy.
• 30,000 Portuguese are actual vegetarians, those who consume no meat or fish.
• Women eat less meat and eggs than men, though they are heavier dairy consumers.
• Central Lisbon and Northern coast are the regions with less meat and egg consumption.