7 Countries With Highest Alcohol Consumption

Apr 25, 2025, 23:26 IST

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Source: World Population Review (2019)

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Czech Republic

The Czech Republic consumes the highest amount of beer in the world, with individuals consuming about 14.26 litres/per capita of pure alcohol.

Latvia

Latvia is the second country to consume the most amount of alcohol. The country altogether consumed 13.19 litres/per capita of pure alcohol.

Moldova

The small, land-locked nation in Eastern Europe is third on this list, with 12.85 litres/per capita of alcohol consumption in 2019.

Germany

Germany's southeastern state of Bavaria is particularly synonymous with good beer. The country consumed 12.79 litres/per capita of alcohol in 2019.

Lithuania

Lithuania also shares a strong drinking culture and Lithuanians have a common liking for beer. The country consumed 12.78 litres/per capita of alcohol in 2019.

Ireland

Drinking is a well-known and celebrated pastime in entire Ireland. The country consumed 12.75 litres/per capita of alcohol in 2019.

Spain

Spain is the continent's third-biggest producer of wine (vino) and also the largest exporter. Spainiards consumed 12.67 litres/per capita of pure alcohol in 2019.