Vegetarian Journal Reader Survey Results

Of the 717 responding Vegetarian Journal readers, 81% are vegetarian or vegan, the majority are between 20 and 59 years old, and 19% are male; one third of respondents have mates.

3% have been vegetarian/vegan for less than one year, 28% between 1 to 4 years, 39% between 5 and 10  years and 41% for 11+ years.

Half of respondents would be interested in animal rights protests.

Mothers are twice as likely to be interested in a vegetarian diet over fathers.

82% are interested in vegetarianism because of health, 75% because of ethics, animals or the environment, 31% because of taste and 25% because of cost.

43% do not use leather, 40% do not wear silk, 33% do not use wool and 26% do not consume honey.