It's no doubt we all share a love for instant noodles.
What once used to be a 'last resort' meal has quickly become a guilty pleasure and an Internet sensation.
We did some research to see which countries consume the most instant noodles in a year, and based on the most recent data (in billions of servings), here's your top 10!
#10 Nigeria - 2.98B
#9 Thailand - 3.95B
#8 South Korea - 4.04B
#7 Philippines - 4.39B
#6 United States - 5.1B
#5 Japan - 5.84B
#4 Vietnam - 8.13B
#3 India - 8.68B
#2 Indonesia - 14.54B
#1 China and Hong Kong - 42.21B
The list is based on the recent figures from the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA) and market research reports as of 2025. There's also a further breakdown of like the Top Instant Noodle Consumers Per Capita:
1. Vietnam 87
2. South Korea 73
3. Nepal 55
4. Thailand 52
5. Indonesia 51
6. Japan 46
7. Philippines 40
8. Malaysia 38
9. China & Hong Kong 30
10. United States 15
It looks like Malaysia made the cut! Surprised? We're not.
