Turkey makes up a shrinking share of the Thanksgiving dinner cost

Turkey accounts for a smaller portion of the total Thanksgiving dinner cost than it did a few years ago, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey.

A stacked column chart showing turkey’s share of the Thanksgiving dinner cost declining from about 45% in 2021–2022 to under 39% in 2025.

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Shares are based on AFBF’s classic dinner for 10 people basket. Prices are nominal.

Chart: Dave Cansler/staffSource: American Farm Bureau FederationGet the data