The alcohol consumption per capita ranking is led by Romania with ***** liters, while Georgia is following with ***** liters. In contrast, Bangladesh is at the bottom of the ranking with **** liters, showing a difference of ***** liters to Romania. Depicted is the estimated alcohol consumption in the country or region at hand.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to *** countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

The rating reflects how many liters of pure ethyl alcohol are drunk by residents of a particular country per year. Ethyl alcohol is accepted as the unit of assessment, but this is done for ease of comparison: in fact, any alcohol is taken into account in the rating, including beer, wine and others.

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This statistic compares the per capita consumption of alcohol worldwide in 2013, broken down by country. In that year, the United States ranked fifth with an alcohol consumption of **** liters per person annually.

Czechia led the ranking of countries with the highest alcohol consumption per capita in Europe in 2018. More specifically, an average Czech consumed around 15 liters of pure alcohol in that year. Lithuania ranked second, with more than 13 liters of pure alcohol being consumed in the same year. Luxembourg was placed third.

Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.

In 2022, among the Nordic countries, Norway had the lowest alcohol consumption of *** liters per capita. That same year, the per capita consumption volume of alcohol amounted to *** liters in Sweden. In Finland, the corresponding volume was even higher. By comparison, Denmark had the highest per capita alcohol consumption of *** liters. In general, all Nordic countries except Denmark have strong restrictions on the sales of alcohol. This applies to all beverages with higher alcohol content; low alcohol drinks are thus available in regular supermarkets and convenience stores.  Norway and Sweden In Norway, beverages with an alcohol content higher than 4.75 percent are only allowed to be sold by Vinmonopolet, the government-owned alcoholic beverage retailer. In Sweden, even beverages with an alcohol content higher than 3.5 percent are only allowed to be sold by Systembolaget, which is the country’s government-owned chain of liquor stores.    Comparison: Denmark  Danish supermarkets, kiosks and other shops are allowed to sell all kinds of alcohol. The average annual sales volume of pure alcohol per person in the country declined overall since 2010 and amounted to *** liters sold in 2023.

United States US: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data was reported at 9.800 Number in 2016. United States US: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 9.800 Number from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. United States US: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted Average;

Vietnam VN: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data was reported at 8.300 Number in 2016. Vietnam VN: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 8.300 Number from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. Vietnam VN: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.World Bank: Health Statistics. Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted Average;

In 2020, the alcohol consumption per capita in Laos amounted to ***** liters per annum. In the same year, the alcohol consumption per capita in Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh amounted to less than *** liter per annum.

Germany DE: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data was reported at 11.840 l/Person in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.220 l/Person for 2019. Germany DE: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 12.410 l/Person from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2020, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.820 l/Person in 2001 and a record low of 11.840 l/Person in 2020. Germany DE: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.;World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.5.2[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Bulgaria BG: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data was reported at 11.620 l/Person in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.920 l/Person for 2019. Bulgaria BG: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 11.180 l/Person from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2020, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.920 l/Person in 2019 and a record low of 10.660 l/Person in 2010. Bulgaria BG: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bulgaria – Table BG.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.;World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.5.2[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

This statistic depicts annual per capita alcohol consumption worldwide from 2000 to 2016, broken down by world region. In 2016, per capita alcohol consumption in the European Region was about ** liters of pure alcohol, down from about ** liters in 2010.

This report analyses the per capita consumption of alcohol, including beer, wine, ciders, spirits and Ready to Drink (RTD) beverages. Consumption per capita is measured in litres of pure alcohol available for consumption divided by the population aged 15 years and older. This population subset is consistent with global standards for measuring alcohol consumption. The data for this report is sourced from Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) and is reported in financial years.

Chad TD: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data was reported at 2.910 l/Person in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.730 l/Person for 2019. Chad TD: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 3.620 l/Person from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2020, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.580 l/Person in 2015 and a record low of 2.510 l/Person in 2001. Chad TD: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chad – Table TD.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.;World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.5.2[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Time series data for the statistic Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) and country Seychelles. Indicator Definition:Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.The indicator "Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)" stands at 15.67 as of 12/31/2020, the lowest value since 12/31/2014. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -14.88 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -14.88.The 3 year change in percent is -18.00.The 5 year change in percent is -15.48.The 10 year change in percent is 28.97.The Serie's long term average value is 14.63. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2020, is 7.09 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2009, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2020, is +38.92%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2016, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2020, is -20.13%.

Time series data for the statistic Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) and country Ethiopia. Indicator Definition:Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.The indicator "Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)" stands at 5.20 as of 12/31/2020, the lowest value since 12/31/2017. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -8.93 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -8.93.The 3 year change in percent is -0.5736.The 5 year change in percent is 21.50.The 10 year change in percent is 83.10.The Serie's long term average value is 3.35. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2020, is 55.03 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2003, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2020, is +166.67%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2018, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2020, is -8.93%.

In 2022, Saint Lucia had the highest level of alcohol consumption in Latin America and the Caribbean among its population aged 15 years and older, with around ** liters of pure alcohol per capita consumed yearly. Barbados was the second country with the highest per capita alcohol consumption in the region, with an estimated *** liters of alcohol per person, followed by Antigua and Barbuda, and Brazil. Worldwide deaths related to alcohol use Alcohol use beyond certain limits is commonly associated with chronic conditions such as liver disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and mental health conditions. As of 2022, the estimated number of deaths due to alcohol use worldwide amounted to *************, representing around **** percent of all deaths globally during that year. While Saint Lucia and Barbados led the ranking of alcohol consumption in Latin America in 2022, Romania was the country that reported the highest consumption per capita of alcohol worldwide that same year, with an average of more than ** liters per person annually. Heavy episodic drinking in the region According to a survey carried out in 2024, around ** percent of respondents from selected nations indicated alcohol abuse was among the biggest health challenges faced by people in their countries. From a regional perspective, it was estimated that around one in every four women and four in every ten men experienced heavy episodic drinking during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, a decrease in comparison to 2019 figures and impacted by contention measures carried out during the beginning of the outbreak. *********** of the people who did experience heavy episodic drinking did not seek any help.

In 2022, Latvia consumed 11.9 liters of alcohol per capita, which was the highest among European countries. Spain had the second-highest alcohol consumption per capita, at 11.8 liters, with Turkey having the lowest at 1.6 liters.

Norway NO: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data was reported at 7.500 Number in 2016. Norway NO: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 7.500 Number from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. Norway NO: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Norway – Table NO.World Bank: Health Statistics. Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted Average;