"As a low-cost, easy anytime snack or a super-fast meal in a pinch, it's hard to beat instant ramen. Whether you love the spicy instant noodles or you like to add fresh ingredients to upgrade your ramen, you can't deny its popularity. Instant ramen is a worldwide phenomenon, though some countries eat more of this pantry staple than others. Perhaps unsurprisingly, China consumes the most instant ramen of any country. If you thought it was Japan, they actually rank fifth in the world."
"With a population of over 1.4 billion, China is the second-most populous country in the world (just after India). With so many mouths to feed, China also ranks first when it comes to eating instant ramen noodles. Data from the World Instant Noodle Association indicates that China consumed about 43.8 billion servings of instant ramen in 2024. That works out to roughly 31 servings per person."
Instant ramen is a low-cost, convenient snack and quick meal option popular worldwide. China leads total consumption with about 43.8 billion servings in 2024, roughly 31 servings per person. Indonesia ranks second overall with 14.68 billion servings, and India ranks third with 8.32 billion servings. Vietnam consumed 8.14 billion servings and tops per-capita consumption at nearly 81 servings per person. The United States consumed about 5.15 billion servings, approximately 15 servings per capita. Instant noodles first arrived on the Chinese market in the 1960s, contributing to long-standing popularity.
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