Beer Consumption by Country per Capita
Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages worldwide, with origins dating back thousands of years. While beer consumption habits and preferences vary greatly around the world, some cultures have especially enthusiastic beer drinkers. When looking at per capita beer consumption by country, a number of nations stand out for their high beer intake.
The following article will examine beer drinking statistics and trends across 99 countries to reveal the top beer-drinking nations. The rankings are based on liters of beer consumed per capita annually. The data illustrates wide variation globally, with some countries imbibing over 140 liters per person each year, while others fall below 10 liters per capita.
By exploring these beer consumption patterns country by country, we gain insight into local drinking cultures, trends, and preferences. Factors like climate, history, culture, and even politics may shape a nation’s taste for beer.
The data also highlights the countries with the highest overall beer intake, from European beer bastions like the Czech Republic and Germany to less expected contenders. For beer lovers and brewing enthusiasts, this list offers a glimpse into which corners of the world boast the most thriving beer scenes.
Here is a list of the top 99 countries by beer consumption per capita, in liters per year:
1. Czech Republic – 143.3
2. Austria – 106
3. Germany – 104.7
4. Poland – 99
5. Ireland – 97.5
6. Romania – 94.1
7. Slovenia – 89.5
8. Lithuania – 88.7
9. Croatia – 83.8
10. Belgium – 83.1
11. Estonia – 82
12. Australia – 77.5
13. Hungary – 77
14. Luxembourg – 76.9
15. Finland – 74.9
16. Slovakia – 74.2
17. Bulgaria – 73.9
18. Latvia – 72.9
19. Spain – 72.5
20. United Kingdom – 67.7
21. Portugal – 57.2
22. Denmark – 56.5
23. Norway – 51.8
24. Russia – 49.8
25. Argentina – 47.5
26. New Zealand – 47.5
27. Canada – 46.7
28. Switzerland – 46.4
29. Seychelles – 46.4
30. Uruguay – 46.2
31. Serbia – 46
32. Ukraine – 45.8
33. Sweden – 45.5
34. Andorra – 45.5
35. Belarus – 42.6
36. United States – 42.1
37. South Africa – 41.7
38. Moldova – 40.5
39. Japan – 40
40. France – 37.4
41. Macedonia – 36.9
42. Netherlands – 35.8
43. South Korea – 35.1
44. Brazil – 34.5
45. Iceland – 34.2
46. Cyprus – 32.9
47. Barbados – 32.5
48. Tunisia – 32.5
49. Bosnia and Herzegovina – 32.3
50. Greece – 32.1
51. Montenegro – 31.9
52. Mexico – 31.2
53. Chile – 29.9
54. China – 29.1
55. Thailand – 28.4
56. Malta – 27.5
57. Taiwan – 23.4
58. Turkey – 23.3
59. Mauritius – 22.1
60. Kazakhstan – 19.9
61. Bolivia – 19.2
62. Costa Rica – 17.6
63. Jamaica – 17.1
64. Azerbaijan – 16.8
65. Colombia – 16.7
66. Albania – 16.4
67. Peru – 16.2
68. Botswana – 16.2
69. Saint Lucia – 15.7
70. Venezuela – 15.7
71. Namibia – 15.1
72. Philippines – 14.9
73. Georgia – 14.4
74. Dominican Republic – 13.9
75. Armenia – 13.2
76. Cambodia – 13.1
77. Morocco – 13
78. Ecuador – 12.7
79. Lebanon – 12.2
80. Vietnam – 12
81. India – 11.5
82. Kenya – 11.5
83. El Salvador – 11.4
84. Mauritania – 11.2
85. Sri Lanka – 11
86. Saudi Arabia – 10.9
87. Israel – 10.5
88. Nigeria – 10.1
89. Guatemala – 9.5
90. Indonesia – 9.1
91. Bangladesh – 7.4
92. Pakistan – 7.1
93. Egypt – 6.2
94. Singapore – 5.8
95. Bahrain – 5.5
96. Kuwait – 3.1
97. Qatar – 2.9
98. United Arab Emirates – 2.8
99. Iran – 0.9
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