What percentage of global beef production is accounted for by Brazil?

• A. 10%
• B. 16%
• C. 20%
• D. 25%

Answer: (B)

Beef production shares show how much each country contributes to the world total. Brazil has a massive cattle herd and uses large areas of pasture for ranching, so its beef output is very high. When you compare Brazil’s production with all other countries, it amounts to about one-sixth of the global total. That makes it a major producer, but not a quarter or more of all beef, since many other countries also contribute sizable amounts. So the option closest to this scale—around 16%—best fits the typical data. Remember, exact figures can vary by year or dataset, which is why it’s common to see slight differences in different sources.