New Hampshire is currently the state with the highest per capita alcohol consumption in the United States. Per capita alcohol consumption has increased since the mid-1990s, with beer as the most commonly consumed alcoholic beverage. The beer market in the U.S. was estimated to amount to over *** billion dollars by 2029. Binge drinking Although New Hampshire consumes the highest amount of alcohol per capita, it reports lower rates of binge drinking than other states. The states with the highest binge drinking rates include North Dakota, Iowa, and South Dakota. Binge drinking is typically defined as the consumption of 5 or more drinks within 2 hours for men and 4 or more drinks within 2 hours for women. Binge drinking is the most common form of excessive alcohol use and is associated with serious risks. Binge drinking risks Health risks associated with binge drinking include cancer, chronic diseases such as liver disease and heart disease, alcohol dependence, and unintentional injury such as from car crashes. Although the dangers of drinking and driving are clear, it remains a problem across the United States. In 2023, around 7** percent of those aged 21 to 25 reported driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in the preceding year.

Per capita alcohol consumption in the United States has increased in the past couple of decades to reach **** gallons of ethanol per capita in 2021. Beer has accounted for the largest share of the alcohol market in the United States over most of the last decade, but was overtaken by spirits for the first time in 2022. Health risks Constant and excessive alcohol use has been shown to cause many health complications and increase the risk of many diseases. For example, alcohol consumption increases the risk of various types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and liver disease. From 2017 to 2021, the rate of new alcohol-associated cancers in the United States was around *** per 100,000 population. Liver cirrhosis A common health complication from the abuse of alcohol is liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver from repeated injury. It can cause other health complications such as high blood pressure, bleeding, and infection, and can result in early death if left untreated. In 2019, there were over ****** alcohol-related liver cirrhosis deaths in the United States, almost double the number reported 15 years earlier.

The per capita alcohol consumption of beer in the United States has gradually decreased since the 1980s. In 2021, per capita alcohol consumption of beer was **** gallons of ethanol (pure alcohol). Binge drinking Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women within a two-hour period. The states with the highest prevalence of binge drinking are North Dakota, Iowa, and South Dakota. In 2023, around ** percent of adults in North Dakota binge drank in the past month. Utah had the lowest rates of binge drinking at that time. Alcohol and health Long-term health risks from excessive alcohol use include heart disease, stroke, liver disease, cancer, as well as mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Since the year 2000, the death rate from alcohol-related liver cirrhosis in the U.S. has increased. Liver cirrhosis results from long-term damage to the liver, perhaps from alcohol abuse, that results in normal tissue being replaced with scar tissue and therefore causing the liver to not function properly.

United States US: Alcohol Consumption Rate: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 15.800 NA in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.000 NA for 2010. United States US: Alcohol Consumption Rate: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 15.400 NA from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.800 NA in 2016 and a record low of 15.000 NA in 2010. United States US: Alcohol Consumption Rate: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: 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;

United States US: Alcohol Consumption Rate: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 4.100 NA in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.900 NA for 2010. United States US: Alcohol Consumption Rate: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 4.000 NA from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.100 NA in 2016 and a record low of 3.900 NA in 2010. United States US: Alcohol Consumption Rate: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: 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 collection focuses on how changes in the legal drinking age affect the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents and crime rates. The principal investigators identified three areas of study. First, they looked at blood alcohol content of drivers involved in fatal accidents in relation to changes in the drinking age. Second, they looked at how arrest rates correlated with changes in the drinking age. Finally, they looked at the relationship between blood alcohol content and arrest rates. In this context, the investigators used the percentage of drivers killed in fatal automobile accidents who had positive blood alcohol content as an indicator of drinking in the population. Arrests were used as a measure of crime, and arrest rates per capita were used to create comparability across states and over time. Arrests for certain crimes as a proportion of all arrests were used for other analyses to compensate for trends that affect the probability of arrests in general. This collection contains three parts. Variables in the Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Data file (Part 1) include the state and year to which the data apply, the type of crime, and the sex and age category of those arrested for crimes. A single arrest is the unit of analysis for this file. Information in the Population Data file (Part 2) includes population counts for the number of individuals within each of seven age categories, as well as the number in the total population. There is also a figure for the number of individuals covered by the reporting police agencies from which data were gathered. The individual is the unit of analysis. The Fatal Accident Data file (Part 3) includes six variables: the FIPS code for the state, year of accident, and the sex, age group, and blood alcohol content of the individual killed. The final variable in each record is a count of the number of drivers killed in fatal motor vehicle accidents for that state and year who fit into the given sex, age, and blood alcohol content grouping. A driver killed in a fatal accident is the unit of analysis.

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).

New Hampshire had the highest per capita consumption at **** gallons in 2023. In contrast, West Virginia was the lowest with**** gallons.

In 2023, it was estimated that nearly 61 percent of those aged 26 to 29 years in the United States were current alcohol drinkers, the highest rate of all age groups. Those aged 26 to 29 also had the highest rates of binge alcohol use. Although the legal age to consume alcohol in the United States is 21, around 31.1 percent of those aged 18 to 20 years were already current alcohol users. Binge drinking in the United States Binge drinking is commonly defined as consuming five or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion for men and four or more drinks for women. Binge drinking is most common among adults in their 20s, and more common among Hispanics and Whites than other races or ethnicities. The states with the highest prevalence of binge drinking are North Dakota, Montana, and Iowa, while Alabama has the lowest prevalence of binge drinking of all U.S. states. In 2022, almost 22 percent of the population of North Dakota binge drank in the past 30 days, with the overall prevalence rate in the United States around 17 percent at that time. High school alcohol use Although alcohol use among teens remains a problem, the annual prevalence of alcohol use among those in grades 8, 10, and 12 has decreased dramatically over the past two decades. In 2023, it was estimated that a combined total of 30 percent of those in grades 8, 10, and 12 had used alcohol in the past year. In comparison, the annual prevalence rate of alcohol use among these grades was just over 67 percent in the year 1991. The 30-day prevalence of alcohol use for these grades has also decreased significantly. In 1991, around 40 percent of those in grades 8, 10, and 12 used alcohol in the past month, while in 2023 this rate dropped to just 14.3 percent.

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.

The performance of hard seltzer producers has swelled over the past five years, further projected to expand consistently in the coming years. The industry's revenue is forecasted to surge and progress steadily through the end of 2024, continuing to inch up until 2029. In particular, revenue is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 9.6% over the five years to 2024 to reach $2.5 billion, including a 0.2% boost in revenue in 2024. This robust expansion reflects the changing consumption preferences of consumers, influenced by factors including beverage variety, flavor profiles, low-alcohol content, and low-calorie offerings. Over time, hard seltzer has evolved from being a summer refreshment to a year-round preference leading to unprecedented growth in this industry. Profit, nonetheless, will inch down to 3.6% in 2024 due to competitive forces like wine and beer.Historically, the hard seltzer industry had a slow start. However, as consumer demand for healthier, low-calorie alcoholic beverages started swelling, so did the industry's potential for growth. With this boost in demand, production and revenue have gone up over the past few years. An accompanying spike in per capita expenditure on alcohol paints a promising picture for the industry's future. This discretionary spending boost has come from individuals' swelling income levels, allowing consumers to splurge more on their preferred alcoholic beverages.Moreover, the expansion of the hard seltzer industry has also been influenced heavily by the boosted demand from bars and nightclubs. The inclusion of hard seltzer in their menus has proven beneficial for these establishments, providing a refreshing, lighter alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages. The growing social acceptance and popularity of hard seltzers have been instrumental for bars and nightclubs, helping them attract a larger crowd, especially among health-conscious millennials and Gen Z consumers.Looking forward, the hard seltzer production industry is poised for steady growth on the back of these favorable factors. Manufacturers' efforts to innovate and introduce new flavors, coupled with strategic marketing initiatives, will likely further fuel this growing demand. As the shift towards healthier and low-calorie alcohol options gathers more steam, so too will the growth opportunities for this industry. Perhaps, it won't be surprising to note that hard seltzers may soon give traditional beers and spirits stiff competition, marking a noteworthy shift in alcohol consumption trends. Specifically, revenue for hard seltzer producers will inch up at an estimated CAGR of 0.6% through the end of 2029 to reach $2.6 billion in 2029.

In 2023, Kentucky had the highest per capita consumption of straight whiskey at over *** 9-liter cases per one thousand adults. Straight whiskey is whiskey created by distilling fermented cereal grain mash, creating a liquor not exceeding ** percent alcohol by volume (ABV) and aged for a minimum of two years. Once bottled, the ABV must be **** percent or lower. U.S. straight whiskey market In 2023, there were various brands of whiskey on the U.S. market including Bulleit Bourbon, Evan Williams, and Wild Turkey. The leading brand of that year, Jim Beam, controlled around **** percent of the U.S. straight whiskey market, more than its main competitor, Jack Daniel's, which had a **** percent market share in 2023. Brown-Forman Brown-Forman is one of the largest American spirits and wine producers in the world, accounting for brands, such as Jack Daniel’s, El Jimador, and Korbel. With over ***** employees worldwide in 2023, the company generated over four billion U.S. dollars in global net sales.

Wine consumption varies considerably from state to state in the United States. The District of Columbia had the highest per capita consumption of wine in 2013, at **** liters. The state with the lowest per capita wine consumption in that year was West Virginia at *** liters.

California Wine Industry

The overwhelming majority of American wine industry production is attributed to the state of California. In 2017, ****** million gallons of bottled wine were produced in California. The runner up, New York, only produced ***** million gallons of bottled wine in that year. As of 2019, California was home to over ***** wineries. Some of the most famous wine producing regions in California include Napa County, Sonoma County, and Paso Robles.

Wine Consumption in the U.S.

In 2016, Americans drank about *** million gallons of wine, an increase from the previous year when wine consumption amounted to *** million gallons. Table wine is the most popular category of wine in the United States, followed by champagne and sparkling wine. What constitutes “table wine” varies from country to country, but in the U.S. it often refers to non-sparkling, unfortified wine with less than ** percent alcohol by volume.

As of 2023, the U.S. states with the highest prevalence of binge drinking among adults were North Dakota, Iowa, and South Dakota. In North Dakota, around 21 percent of adults stated they binge drank in the last 30 days in 2023. Binge drinking is defined as four or more drinks among women and five or more drinks among men on a single occasion. Binge drinking among young people Binge drinking in the United States is most common among those aged 21 to 25 years, with around 34 percent of those in this age group reporting binge drinking in the past 30 days in 2023. Men are generally more likely to engage in binge drinking than women, however the percentage of men aged 18 to 25 years who binge drink has decreased greatly over the past two decades, with binge drinking rates higher among women in this age group in 2023. In 2002, around 50 percent of men aged 18 to 25 years reported binge drinking in the past 30 days, with this rate dropping to 28 percent by the year 2023, compared to 29 percent among women. Even among young people enrolled in college, a demographic that is infamous for heavy drinking, rates of binge drinking dropped from 44 percent in 2002, to 29 percent in 2020. Reasons for this may be less social pressure to drink as well as more widespread awareness of the dangers of heavy alcohol use. Health risks of alcohol use In addition to the short-term health risks of alcohol use such as injury from car crashes, alcohol poisoning, and risky sexual behavior, excessive alcohol use can also increase one’s risk of developing a number of diseases and health conditions. For example, excessive alcohol use can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, certain types of cancers, and liver disease as well as dementia and mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. The most common types of alcohol-associated cancers in the United States are female breast cancer, colon and rectum cancer, and lip, oral cavity, and pharynx cancer.

In 2024, bottled water accounted for roughly ** percent of beverage consumption in the United States, making it the most consumed type of beverage that year. Value-added water and vegetable juice were among the least favorite beverages that year. Bottled water consumption worldwide The average American consumer drinks roughly ** gallons of bottled water. In countries, such as Mexico, it is very common to drink bottled water, as tap water is often considered unsafe for consumption. It accounted for over ** gallons of bottled water consumption per capita. Cider in the U.S. and Europe Cider is a low-alcoholic beverage, typically made from the fermented juice of apples or pears. While the drink is regularly consumed in the United States, it is most commonly drunk in Western Europe. 48 percent of Western Europeans consumed cider, while about ** percent of North Americans drank it. The United States imported most of its cider from countries, such as France, Ireland, and Sweden.

The combined volume per capita in the 'Beer' segment of the alcoholic drinks market in the United States was forecast to continuously decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total *** litres (***** percent). After the eighth consecutive decreasing year, the combined volume per capita is estimated to reach ***** litres and therefore a new minimum in 2029. Find further information regarding revenue in Mexico and average revenue per user (ARPU) in Mexico.The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

Comparing the 15 selected regions regarding the combined volume per capita in the non-alcoholic drinks market, the United States is leading the ranking (****** litres) and is followed by Mexico with ****** litres. At the other end of the spectrum is Nigeria with ***** litres, indicating a difference of *** litres to the United States. Find other insights concerning similar markets and segments, such as a ranking of subsegments in Australia regarding revenue in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks market as a whole and a ranking of subsegments in the United Kingdom regarding average price per unit (PPU) in the segment Juices .The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

In 2024, packed water consumption exceeded *** billion liters, making it the most consumed packed beverage type in the world. Packed alcoholic beverages and milk and diary ranked second and third, respectively. Bottled water in North America In 2020, the country to consume the highest amounts of bottled water per capita was Mexico: the average Mexican person drank just over ** gallons of bottled water. That same year, people in the United States drank ** gallons less on average. As of 2024, regular bottled water accounted for ** percent of beverage consumption in the United States. Value-added water was a lot less popular, only being consumed by just over *** percent of Americans. Retail sales of water in Canada While there were several bottled water varieties in Canada in 2018, such as functional water and still flavored water, the traditional still kind remained by far the preferred option. Retail sales for still bottled water reached almost ***** billion U.S. dollars, while all other varieties remained under the 500-million-dollar mark.

People in Portugal consume more wine than any other country worldwide, according to a study of 2024. In that year, the European country reached an annual per capita consumption of nearly ** liters. Following in the list was Luxembourg, with wine lovers consuming around ** liters of wine on average. Global wine production In addition to having the third highest per capita wine consumption, Italy produces more wine than any other country in the world. In 2024, the production volume of Italian wine amounted to ** million hectoliters. In comparison, the largest non-European wine producer, the United States, occupied the fourth position that year with less than half of that figure. Wine consumption in the United States In terms of total consumption, the United States consumes more wine than any other country, at **** million hectoliters in 2024. Barefoot and Josh Cellars were the leading table wine brands in the country in that year.

In 2023, tequila consumption in California amounted to approximately *** million 9-liter cases. Texas and Florida followed, ranking second and third respectively. Tequila industryTequila, an agave-based distilled spirit from Mexico, is one of the most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the United States. The term tequila, which originated from the Nahuatl (Aztec) language, roughly translates to "the place where plants are harvested." In 1974, the government of Mexico declared the term as its intellectual property. Hence, this spirit is exclusively produced in the state of Jalisco and in a few municipalities in Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit and Tamaulipas. Agave-based distilled spirits produced in other regions are called mezcal. Mexico shares a border with California and Texas, which accounts for these federal states' sizeable tequila consumption.Patrón, Don Julio and Casamigos were the leading global tequila brands in 2022. In the United States, Jose Cuervo proved to be the country's most popular tequila brand, selling **** million 9-liter cases, accounting for approximately **** percent of the total volume sales of tequila in the U.S. in 2022. Nationwide, retail sales of tequila exceeded ** billion U.S. dollars, while suppliers sales totaled approximately *** billion U.S. dollars.