Under the warm Mediterranean sun, Greece firmly holds the top spot. According to the latest 2026 statistics, the annual per capita fruit and vegetable consumption in Greece has surpassed 300 kilograms—meaning the average Greek consumes nearly 1 kilogram of produce every single day. For comparison, this figure is more than triple that of some nations dominated by fast-food cultures. The core of the Greek diet, the "Mediterranean diet," treats fruits and vegetables not merely as side dishes but as the absolute stars of the table. Their local preference for fresh olives, tomatoes, and seasonal greens remains one of the primary secrets behind the nation's high longevity and remarkably low rates of cardiovascular disease.