The most vegan-friendly countries in 2025, ranked by the latest data

Remember when a plant‑based traveller survived on limp salads at roadside diners?

Those days are fading fast.

Restaurant directories, sales audits, and opinion polls now reveal how each nation feeds its vegans. I tallied four traveller‑friendly metrics: fully vegan restaurants per capita, mainstream grocery variety, cultural acceptance, and day‑to‑day convenience.

Then I cross‑checked them against 2025 data from a few government food boards and local tourism bureaus. The result is a ranked top ten that stretches across five continents and dozens of cuisines.

Think creamy laksa, chip‑shop banana‑blossom “fish,” and oat‑milk cappuccinos served in railway cars.

Use this list as a waypoint map, not a final verdict; scenes change quickly. For now, though, these countries make living—and eating—vegan on the road delightfully effortless. Grab your journal and an appetite.

1. United Kingdom

London tops HappyCow’s 2025 league table with 160 fully vegan venues, but the capital is only half the story. Bristol, Glasgow, Brighton, and tiny Hebridean towns now host oat-milk lattes and hot Gregg’s sausage rolls.

Supermarkets push own‑label plant ranges so aggressively that Mintel reports one in three new UK food launches carries a vegan claim.

Chain pubs list Beyond burgers next to ale‑battered tofu fish, and motorway services stock cauliflower pasties beside petrol pumps.

Travelling vegans also benefit from clear allergen labelling legislation enacted in 2024. Menus must flag milk and eggs in bold, cutting the awkward explanations.

Even heritage attractions are on board—I ate vegan clotted‑“cream” scones at a 900‑year‑old castle tea room in Devon. If convenience and variety rule your itinerary, the UK is still king.

2. Germany

Germany may be famed for bratwurst and schnitzel, but don’t let the old stereotypes fool you – this country has transformed into one of the planet’s most exciting vegan destinations.

In fact, Berlin – Germany’s capital – has been holding steady as the #2 vegan-friendly city in the world (just after London) in HappyCow’s rankings.

When I first set foot in Berlin as a vegan, I felt like a kid in a candy shop. Imagine streets dotted with vegan doner kebab stands, bakeries selling dairy-free Berliner donuts, and even a 100% vegan supermarket chain where every single product is plant-based (yes, including the vegan currywurst kits).

It’s all real, it’s all here, and it’s glorious. No wonder Berlin hosts Europe’s largest vegan summer festival every year – the Veganes Sommerfest – a three-day celebration of all things plant-based smack in the center of the city.

And speaking of festivals, even Germany’s quintessential party, Oktoberfest, has embraced vegans with open arms: nowadays you’ll find stands selling soy “steaks”, pea-protein schnitzels, and other meatless delights right alongside the beer tents. Prost to that!

3. Israel

Israel’s vegan bona fides are practically legendary at this point.

How legendary?

Let’s just say the country’s reputation is such that Tel Aviv has been dubbed the “vegan capital of the world” by international media — and it’s not just hype. Walking through Tel Aviv, you might think half the city turned vegan overnight.

Nearly 5% of Israelis identify as vegan (and even more are vegetarian), which is among the highest proportions on Earth. This widespread cultural acceptance means vegan food isn’t niche here — it’s woven into daily life.

Even the Israeli Defense Forces provide vegan meals and leather-free boots for vegan soldiers, so trust me, a café in downtown Tel Aviv won’t flinch if you ask for almond milk in your café hafuch (latte).

4. Netherlands

Bikes, windmills, and… bitterballen without beef?

The Netherlands has quietly become one of Europe’s vegan trendsetters. I say “quietly,” but the data is practically shouting. The Dutch government openly backs sustainable eating habits and has invested in promoting plant-based diets. 

Wander into any Dutch supermarket and you’ll see why – I was blown away by the presence of local vegan brands like Vegetarian Butcher and Vivera right alongside the Gouda and herring.

Plant-based options are clearly labeled and abundant, making grocery runs a breeze for traveling vegans.

When it comes to eating out, the Netherlands punches above its weight. Amsterdam, in particular, has seen an explosion of vegan businesses.

HappyCow (so-called vegan restaurant bible) noted Amsterdam had a 78% increase in vegan restaurants over just three years – a testament to how quickly the scene is growing. The city’s now packed with everything from cozy vegan pancake houses to upscale eateries crafting plant-based versions of Dutch apple pie and stroopwafels.

5. Thailand

Thailand pairs glittering temples with the red‑and‑yellow เจ (jay) symbol that marks food free of animal products, onions and garlic.

In 2025, Phuket boasts the world’s highest density of vegan restaurants—thirty‑five per 100,000 residents—while Chiang Mai wins backpacker hearts with smoothie bowls and mushroom larb.

Tourism Authority figures note a forty‑percent jump in vegan eateries nationwide since 2022.

Bangkok convenience stores sell soy yogurt, plant‑based pork buns, and even vegan fish sauce. Street stalls happily swap fish sauce for salt if you ask, and vendors know the English phrase “no egg, no milk.”

Add cheap night‑bus tickets, $1 mango sticky rice, and an annual nine‑day Vegetarian Festival that turns whole cities vegan, and Thailand becomes paradise for budget plant‑based travellers.

6. Singapore

If the way to a vegan’s heart is through her stomach, then Singapore is hitting all the right notes.

This city-state might be small, but it packs a massive plant-based punch.

By the latest counts, Singapore boasts nearly 1,000 vegan-friendly restaurants and stalls, including 89 fully vegan eateries – staggering numbers for a place you can drive across in an hour.

Essentially, you can spend your whole trip noshing from hawker center to hawker center, sampling everything from vegan satay skewers to dairy-free bubble tea, and never run out of options.

And trust me, I have tried! The city’s famous open-air food courts now have dedicated vegan stalls – I once queued behind construction workers and office execs alike for a bowl of cruelty-free laksa (so spicy and coconutty that I still dream about it).

Singapore’s vegan-friendliness isn’t just about quantity, though. It’s the ease that wows travelers. English is an official language, menus are often in English, and locals are generally familiar with the term “vegan.” That means fewer awkward pantomimes about dairy or fish sauce.

Plus, Singapore’s multicultural makeup – a blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences – means an incredible variety of naturally plant-based dishes.

One morning you might enjoy a Malay nasi lemak with tempeh, and by lunch, be digging into a South Indian thali on a banana leaf, followed by an indulgent egg-free French pastry from a hip downtown bakery.

The city’s also on the cutting edge of food tech. Fun fact: Singapore was the first country to approve lab-grown meat for sale, so you can even try a cultured “chicken” nugget if you’re curious.

7. Taiwan

Taiwan is like that under-the-radar friend who suddenly became super popular, and you realize they deserved it all along.

This East Asian island has been a vegetarian stronghold for centuries thanks to its Buddhist and Daoist heritage, and now it’s emerging as a vegan traveler’s utopia. How vegan-friendly is Taiwan?

Let’s start with a remarkable fact: Taiwan has strict laws on labeling vegan and vegetarian food. 

Even if you can’t read Chinese characters, a quick glance at the packaging will tell you if it’s vegan. As someone who’s struggled in foreign supermarkets deciphering ingredient lists, I can’t overstate how comforting this is – in Taiwan, the labels have your back!

Perhaps that’s one reason surveys indicate around 13.5% of Taiwanese are vegetarian or vegan, one of the highest rates in East Asia.

Taiwan’s street food scene, often a challenge for vegans in other countries, is incredibly accessible here. Night markets feature treats like fried sweet potato balls, scallion pancakes without egg, and stinky tofu (don’t ask, just try) made with vegetable oil.

And if you’re craving international fare, Taipei has you covered with vegan bakeries, Italian bistros, and even an all-vegan black metal bar (yes, that’s a thing).

What really stands out is the respect for vegetarians and vegans woven into the culture – even convenience stores stock soy milk and vegan onigiri, and major temples offer free vegetarian meals to all.

In Taiwan, compassion is part of the cultural fabric, and as a traveling vegan, you feel that warm welcome everywhere, from the street stalls to the high-end restaurants.

8. Australia

The land of barbecues and “shrimp on the barbie” has done a surprising 180º turn – and I’m here for it.

Australia today is a case study in contrasts: on one hand, Aussies are still among the world’s biggest meat eaters per capita, yet on the other, Australia is now the third fastest-growing plant-based food market worldwide. 

Talk about a plot twist!

As a former financial analyst, I can’t help but appreciate the numbers: vegan product sales and meat alternatives are skyrocketing down under.

Stroll into a supermarket in Sydney or Melbourne and you’ll find shelves stocked with pea-protein sausages, almond feta, and even Vegemite-flavored vegan cheese. The cultural shift is evident, and travelers benefit big time.

Even traditionally carnivorous Aussie events are joining in – rumor has it the footy stadiums now offer vegan meat pies, so you can cheer on your team with a clear conscience.

Whether you’re exploring the Great Barrier Reef or road-tripping across the Outback, Australia in 2025 offers a surprisingly easy ride for vegan travelers, with hearty meals and vegan Tim Tam cookies to boot.

9. India

The latest data shows that 9% of Indians identify as vegan, tying Mexico for the world lead.

Pure‑veg cafés dot every rail junction. Many have updated menus with cashew yogurt and soy paneer after the 2023 Vegan Marketing Rules allowed “dairy” terms for plant products.

A green dot signals vegetarian food on packaging, and a new purple “V+” symbol flags 100 % vegan, handy in chaotic bazaars.

Specify “no ghee, no paneer” and feast on lentil thalis for less than a dollar.

Urban chains like Greenr serve sourdough pizza topped with jackfruit pepperoni, while rural ashrams offer free millet porridge at dawn. Overnight trains now sell oat‑milk chai, proving that convenience is catching up to tradition.

10. United States

You might say the United States contains multitudes – and that’s certainly true for vegans.

It’s a country so large and diverse that vegan-friendliness can vary wildly from one state (or city) to the next. But taken as a whole, the U.S. in 2025 is absolutely one of the world’s vegan meccas, especially for travelers who know where to go.

First, the data point that always blows my mind: Portland, Oregon has the highest density of vegan establishments per capita of any city in the world. Not just in the U.S. – in the world.

If that’s not a bragging right, I don’t know what is. And it’s not just Portland. Los Angeles and New York City routinely dominate vegan city rankings too, each boasting dozens upon dozens of all-vegan restaurants.  

In practical terms, this means if you’re visiting American urban centers, you could eat every meal at a different vegan spot for weeks and never repeat yourself. From the barbecue jackfruit sandwiches of Austin to the vegan deep-dish pizza in Chicago, regional cuisines have sprouted plant-based interpretations everywhere.

Traveling as a vegan in U.S. cities often feels like being a kid in a candy store – I still get giddy remembering a trip to Las Vegas where even the all-you-can-eat buffet had a vegan carving station (thank you, cauliflower roast!).

Conclusion

Bookmark this list, but treat it as a launchpad rather than gospel.

Vegan scenes evolve at warp speed: today’s soy‑latte backwater can become tomorrow’s oat‑milk hub once a single café catches fire on social media.

Use the metrics behind the rankings—restaurant density, grocery access, cultural norms, and traveller logistics—as diagnostic tools wherever you land.

Check the data before walking out the hostel door, scan supermarket labels for local certification marks, and never underestimate the power of a polite question about fish sauce or ghee.

Most cooks are proud to flex their plant‑based skills when asked. Finally, remember that eating vegan on the road is about more than nutrition or ethics; it’s a celebration of global creativity.

Every jackfruit taco and konjac sashimi you taste tells the story of people re‑imagining tradition. Pack curiosity and eat boldly.

The table is set — your adventure begins with breakfast.