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.

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 alcohol consumption per capita in Mexico was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total *** liters (+**** percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the per capita consumption is estimated to reach **** liters and therefore a new peak in 2029. 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).Find more key insights for the alcohol consumption per capita in countries like Canada and United States.

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.

In 2024, the combined volume per capita in the alcoholic drinks market in the United Kingdom was modeled to stand at ***** litres. Between 2018 and 2024, the figure dropped by ***** litres, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The forecast shows the combined volume per capita will steadily decline by **** litres from 2024 to 2030.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on Alcoholic Drinks.

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.

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;

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.

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/].

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;

Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in Finland was reported at 9.08 Years in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Finland - Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in Jordan was reported at 0.23 Years in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jordan - Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

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 data set contains the per capita (persons aged 14+) consumption of ethanol (in gallons) for each state and Washington D.C. for the years 1977-2016. This includes total ethanol consumed as well as consumption by three categories: beer, wine, and spirits. The PDF includes a method to convert the data into different units such as number of beers, glasses of wine, and shots of spirit.This data comes from a report by Sarah P. Haughwout and Dr. Megan E. Slater at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. That report is one of the files available to download and is included as it explains the methodology the two authors used for the data. I am not affiliated with the report at all. The only work that I did was to take the PDF and scrape the data from Table 4 (Per capita ethanol consumption for States, census regions, and the United States, 1977-2016) into R and save it in various formats for easy use. For the code uses to clean and read the data, and the tests to ensure my code is accurate, please see my GitHub file here: https://github.com/jacobkap/alcoholI downloaded the PDF from here: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/surveillance110/CONS16.htm

Austria AT: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data was reported at 11.510 l/Person in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.970 l/Person for 2019. Austria AT: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 12.350 l/Person from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2020, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.890 l/Person in 2001 and a record low of 11.510 l/Person in 2020. Austria AT: 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 Austria – Table AT.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/].

Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in Bhutan was reported at 0.18 Years in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bhutan - Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Canada CA: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data was reported at 9.896 l/Person in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.917 l/Person for 2015. Canada CA: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 9.896 l/Person from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2019, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.213 l/Person in 2010 and a record low of 9.376 l/Person in 2000. Canada CA: 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 Canada – Table CA.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/].

Cuba CU: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data was reported at 5.380 l/Person in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.010 l/Person for 2019. Cuba CU: Total Alcohol Consumption per Capita: Liters of Pure Alcohol: Projected Estimates: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 5.630 l/Person from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2020, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.010 l/Person in 2019 and a record low of 5.380 l/Person in 2020. Cuba CU: 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 Cuba – Table CU.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/].

Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in Italy was reported at 6.97 Years in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.