Switching to a vegan diet? These cities have the most vegan options worldwide

In the wake of climate change, animal welfare, and health benefits, many people are switching to veganism. As the movement has gained more popularity now, many restaurants and supermarkets across the globe are expanding their options for vegans. Here’s a list of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world having the most number of vegan restaurants, according to Vegan Word.

Asian tourist hotspot Chiang Mai in Thailand has ranked top on the list with 30 vegan restaurants per 100,000 inhabitants in 2021. Credit: AFP Photo

Following Chiang Mai, another tourist destination Ubud (Bali) has ranked second with as many as 19 vegan restaurants per 100,000 inhabitants. Credit: AFP File Photo

Phuket stands third with 13 vegan restaurants per 100,000 inhabitants. Credit: AFP File Photo

Israel’s Mediterranean coast city, Tel Aviv, ranks fourth with eight vegan restaurants per 100,000 inhabitants. Credit: Reuters File Photo

The Portuguese capital Lisbon ranks sixth with seven vegan restaurants per 100,000 inhabitants. Credit: Reuters Photo

United State’s Portland ranks fifth on the list with 7.5 vegan restaurants per 100,000 inhabitants. Credit: iStock Photo

One more European city on the list is Brighton, which has six vegan restaurants per 100,000 inhabitants and ranks seventh. Credit: Reuters Photo

Another US city on the list is Salt Lake City, ranked eighth. It has five vegan restaurants per 100,000 inhabitants. Credit: Pixabay Photo