Is Your Personality Predestined For A Plant-Based Life?
We all know someone who goes vegan instantly after watching a single documentary, and then there are those who seem genetically resistant to the idea, no matter how many facts you present. As members of the vegan community, we often wonder: what’s the difference? Is it just education, or is there a fundamental psychological profile that makes some individuals inherently more receptive to the ethical and logical arguments for veganism? The Caavakushi team has dived into the data on personality and diet—specifically focusing on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and broader personality psychology—to understand the most common MBTI types that are likely to go vegan. The statistics confirm what many of us have suspected for years: certain cognitive preferences significantly predispose people to the lifestyle.
The Foundational Building Blocks (N & F)
Across multiple studies, researchers analyzing the personalities of those who choose vegetarianism and veganism consistently observe a clear preference for two key cognitive functions: Intuition (N) and Feeling (F).
The Intuition Advantage (N)
The intuitive preference means these individuals are more focused on the abstract, the big picture, and possibilities, rather than just the concrete facts of the present moment (Sensing). This allows them to easily grasp complex, systemic issues, such as the distant suffering in factory farms and the long-term environmental consequences of animal agriculture. They are comfortable dealing with idealism and theoretical ethics.
The Feeling Driver (F)
The Feeling preference means these individuals prioritize values, ethics, and empathy in their decision-making process. For many vegans, the choice is rooted in personal compassion and a deep-seated ethical system. Studies show vegans consistently score higher on Empathy compared to omnivores, which is the emotional fuel behind the Feeling preference. This makes the ethical rationale for veganism incredibly compelling, turning it from a diet into a core value system.
The Most Overrepresented Types: INFJ & INFP
When we combine these preferences, the statistics point strongly to the four NF (Intuitive-Feeling) types (INFJ, INFP, ENFJ, ENFP) being more likely to adopt the lifestyle. However, some online surveys have shown startling overrepresentation in two types in particular:
INFJ (The Advocate)
Often known as the world’s rarest type, the INFJ is driven by deep moral conviction and a desire to create a better world. One study on self-reported vegans found that INFJs were overrepresented by nearly 12 times compared to their prevalence in the general population. Their combination of empathetic Feeling and global, future-focused Intuition makes them powerful ethical drivers.
INFP (The Mediator)
Driven by strong internal personal values and deep compassion, the INFP views veganism as a non-negotiable extension of their identity. If it violates their core ethics to consume animal products, they will adhere to their vegan principles regardless of social pressure or convenience. This commitment to internal values explains why many INFPs are drawn to ethical veganism.
Most Common MBTI Types & Openness To Experience
Beyond the MBTI, broader psychological research supports this trend by focusing on the Big Five personality traits. In this framework, vegans reliably score higher in openness to experience.
What does that mean for us? People who are highly Open are, by definition, more intellectual, unconventional, and willing to reconsider their assumptions. They are receptive to new information and arguments—even if that information challenges their deeply ingrained habits. If you show someone high in openness a factual exposé on the dairy industry, they are statistically more likely to process that information and make a lasting change.
Ultimately, while your MBTI type doesn’t force you to be vegan, understanding your own or a friend’s type can be a powerful tool. It allows the Caavakushi team to authoritatively state that the foundation of the vegan movement is built upon empathy, idealism, and a powerful intellectual openness. It’s a personality profile that embraces the future, not just the present.
So now we know the most common MBTI types to go plant-based, what MBTI type are you & how long have you been vegan?
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