Which country uses the most toilet paper?

Key Findings China uses over 4 billion miles of toilet paper each year – more than any other country. The average Portuguese person uses 643.36 miles of toilet paper in their lifetime – more than any other nationality.



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Key Findings. China uses over 4 billion miles of toilet paper each year – more than any other country. The average Portuguese person uses 643.36 miles of toilet paper in their lifetime – more than any other nationality.

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France, Portugal, Italy, Japan, Argentina, Venezuela, and Spain all use bidets, they'll often have toilet paper available in public spaces for tourists, but homes would all have bidets installed. Japan is the one Asian stand-out in that they adopted bidets rather than other ways of washing the bum.

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Toilet paper is used in Japan, even by those who own toilets with bidets and washlet functions (see below). In Japan, toilet paper is thrown directly into the toilet after use. However, please be sure to put just the toilet paper provided in the toilet.

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The Vikings used wool. The Colonial Americans used the core center cobs from shelled ears of corn. The Mayans used corn cobs. The French invented the first bidet (of course without of modern plumbing).

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Here are just a few examples:
  • Japan. Bidets in Japan are very popular. ...
  • India. In India, people have been very practical and resourceful in cleaning their bums without toilet paper. ...
  • China. In China, many people use what's called a chamber pot. ...
  • Italy. ...
  • France. ...
  • Philippines. ...
  • Trying BidetMate. ...
  • So there you have it!


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Don't pee in a bidet We're sorry to have to go there with this particular tip—but a bidet is not a toilet. You're not supposed to urinate in it—ever. The toilet is for toileting (pee, poop), while the bidet is for the cleanup job that comes after you've done your business.

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