Top 10 Countries That Eat The  Most Cheese

21 JUNE, 2023

Adhya Moona

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Data shows that a French person consumes 26.3 kg of cheese per year. They tend to enjoy those cheese boards with their wine. You can spot heaps of different types of cheese in supermarkets.

1. france

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Cheese is an essential part of Icelandic cuisine. In the last 100 years, cheesemaking has evolved in Iceland. In Iceland, a person eats 24.1 kg of cheese per year.

2. iceland

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In Greece, an individual consumes 23.4 kg of cheese per year. This cheese-loving country is popular for 'Feta', the most famous Greek cheese used a lot in salads.

3. greece

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Germany has a long tradition of cheese-making and they produce more than 600 different types of cheese. In Germany, a person consumes 22.9 kg a year.

4. germany

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Lappi is a Finnish cheese developed in the Lapland province of Finland. Leipajuusto is a traditional Finnish cheese cherished in the country. Each Finn consumes 22.5 kg cheese a year.

5. finland

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Savouring cheese and wine together and the loads of cheese that is used in making pasta and pizzas. An Italian consumes 21.8 kg cheese per year.

6. italy

In Switzerland, a Swiss consumes 20.8 kg of cheese annually. Cheese is a daily staple for them. A classic Swiss cheese fondue is a must try when you are in Switzerland.

7. switzerland

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Bergkäse AKA Alpkäse, which translates to mountain cheese, is the most popular cheese in Austria. 19.9 kg of cheese is consumed in Austria per person annually.

8. austria

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In The Netherlands, 19.4 kg cheese is consumed by the Dutch per year. Dutch cheese such as Gouda or Edam are popular and liked around the world.

9. the netherlands

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In Sweden, 19.1 kg of cheese is eaten by a Swede per year. Gräddost is the traditional and most popular cheese in Sweden. It's made from cow milk.

10. SWEDEN