Countries by Alcohol Consumption Per Capita 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total alcohol consumption per person per year in litres of pure alcohol, according to WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health. Eastern European countries historically record the highest alcohol consumption per capita, while Islamic nations and South and Southeast Asia record the lowest.

✨ AI Insight

Moldova's top position with 15.2 litres per capita starkly contrasts with the lower consumption levels found in many other regions, particularly Islamic nations where consumption is significantly restricted. The gap between Moldova and the next highest consumer, Czechia, at 14.4 litres, suggests a deeply ingrained cultural acceptance of alcohol in Moldova. Countries like Germany, Lithuania, and Ireland, all at 12.9 litres, show that while they consume less than Moldova, they still maintain high levels of alcohol consumption. This trend may be influenced by historical drinking cultures and social norms in Eastern Europe, where alcohol is often integrated into daily life and social gatherings.

Source: World Health Organization

Key Findings

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Moldova leads with 15 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 13 · median: 13.

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Gap in 2024: Moldova is 1.2× larger than France.