Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Survey data (various years) show wide variation:
| Country | ~% Meals at Home | Source / Year |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | >80% | National surveys |
| France | ~75% | 2017 study |
| United Kingdom | ~68% | FSA 2021 |
| Australia | ~62% | ABS 2019 |
| United States | 60–65% | BLS 2019 |
| Canada | ~58% | StatCan 2018 |
Trends: Declining in most wealthy nations due to rising food-service delivery, dual-income households, and urbanization. COVID-19 caused a temporary reversal in 2020–21.