Argentinians are now eating more chicken than beef, for the first time on record, according to official data.

Reuters reported the shift reflects how the population is choosing the cheaper meat as the county deals with triple-digit inflation and austerity measures.

Data from the Rosario grains exchange showed chicken consumption rose to 49.3 kg per capita in 2024, while beef fell to 48.5 kg. 

Despite this, Argentina is still the biggest consumer of beef per head in the world. 

Share this story: