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Top 10 Countries With the Most Alcohol Consumption in The World in 2023

What are the countries with the most alcohol consumption in the world? Alcohol has been an integral part of human culture, spanning over

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March 30, 2023

Oluwafemi Afolayan

Top 10 Countries With the Most Alcohol Consumption in The World in 2023

What are the countries with the most alcohol consumption in the world? Well, alcohol generally is consumed for several reasons like relieving stress, for fun, social pressure, and even as a tradition as it may be, while it is customary in some states, alcohol can be traced back in time when it served as a means of forming an alliance or beginning of a friendship.

Meanwhile, though alcohol has its root embedded in history, it has also regulations to who it is sold to or who can drink it, in many countries in the whole, most especially in Europe whole consume a whole lot of it, it is usually sold to young adult from the age of 18 years and above, in some countries, 15-16 years. In other countries where it is considered part of a tradition, it is usually used for festivity or rituals, however, you want to put it, alcohol is an important part of human history.

Additionally, while we list out some of the countries with the most alcohol consumption in the world, it is good to know that we have gathered our data from sources which are listed below, and the total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person.

1. Seychelles – 20.50 Liters

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Seychelles is the highest consumer of alcohol in the world with over 20 liters of pure alcohol consumed by each person in a year. Well, as high as it is Seychelles like their drinking style, the East African country is on a small island, though altogether the population is about 100,000 and men remain the highest drinkers as consumption of alcohol is growing popularity over there. The most popular drinks in Seychelles are rum-based drinks using Takamaka Bay rum, as well as vodka mixers. Two more of the Seychellois’ favorite beverages are Buka and Kalou.

2. Latvia – 13.19 Liters

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According to a report in 2023, Latvia is one of the highest consumers of alcohol by the average per capita consumption of pure alcohol in the world. Latvia is one of the Baltic countries on this list. Additionally, Latvia has had a long-standing history of alcohol consumption, probably due to the sensitivity and cold conditions of the region. The former Soviet Union state consumed mostly vodka which pure alcohol and aside from that consumption, Latvia produced over 30 million liters of vodka each year. Additionally, the most popular drinks in Latvia are traditional “Riga black balsam” (generally considered the national drink), “Vodka” and “Beer”.

3. Moldova – 12.85 Liters

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Moldova one of the countries in Europe takes the second position on this list with a degree of 12.85 liters of pure alcohol consumption by both males and females in a year. Meanwhile, according to world population review data, it shows that on average a male consumes about 20.61 liters of pure alcohol in a year and a female about 5.89 liters.

4. Germany – 12.79 Liters

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Germany on the other hand is the largest consumer of beer and is placed on this list as the third consumer of alcohol in the world. The German people on the other hand have a history drinking of alcohol, it is part of their culture which they are proud of, in fact as a minor between the age of 14-16 years is allowed to consume and possess undistilled (fermented) alcoholic beverages, such as beer and wine in public places, bars or restaurants. Additionally, as a minor, you can drink beer before you can drive a car or vote in national elections.

5. Lithuania – 12.78 Liters

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Lithuania is the second baltic country on this list and the largest of the three baltic states. The country is also known for its large consumption of alcohol, although being a neighbor to Latvia you would think they would be so into the consumption of vodka, rather they prefer their alcohol as beer. Although the majority of Lithuanians may prefer their beer to vodka, one thing that stands out is that when they want to have a drink, they go for it, and on average a person consumes about 43 bottles of vodka in a year.

6. Ireland – 12.75 Liters

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Just like Germans, Irish people are known for their drinking bliss, they have one of the best and most famous drinks in the world, Irish Whiskey, and the popular Guinness beer. Meanwhile, on average an Irish person consumes about 12.75 liters of alcohol per year and more. Irish people have a rich culture that goes along with drinking alcohol, it is cultural and there are remembrance days that are celebrated by drinking beer, like the popular saint Patrick’s day and more.

7. Spain – 12.67 Liters

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Spain is one of the highest producers of alcohol and second in the production of wine second to Italy, wherever you are in pain you can rest assured that there’s no shortage of drinks. The weather and the location of the country suggest why there’s always a need for a drink to cool off as the country is close to the Mediterranean. On average, the average person consumes about 12.67 liters of alcohol both males and females but males consume about 19.94 liters yearly.

8. Uganda – 12.48 Liters

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Uganda is the second country in Africa as well as an East African country to make this list of countries with the most alcohol consumption in the world, unlike the popular belief among people and Africans that the continent consumes the most alcohol, it seems the Europeans are saying this is our heritage. Although a bottle of beer in Uganda cost a little over a dollar, Ugandans do not mind going all in.

9. Bulgaria – 12.46 Liters

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Bulgaria is situated along the peninsula of Southeastern Europe along the black sea. Although, Bulgarian drinks may not be too popular like whiskey or vodka but locally produced alcohol is in high demand as on average a Bulgarian consumes about 12.48 liters of alcohol per year and most men consume about 19.86 liters of pure alcohol. The most popular alcoholic drink in Bulgaria is the “Mastika” as well as “Rakia” a fruit brandy, which are both widely produced and consumed.

10. Luxembourg – 12.45 Liters

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Lastly, Luxembourg takes the last spot on this list, the tiny European country is among the highest consumer of alcohol as well as the richest country in the world. On average people consumes about 12.45 liters of pure alcohol per year, maybe due to the presence of Portuguese, French, and Germans in this beautiful tiny country amount to its high consumption of alcohol.