Top 14 Countries With The Highest Alcohol Consumption

"RANK = #1: Romania Coming in at number 1 on the list of countries with the highest alcohol consumption is Romania. Located in southeastern Europe, this nation is widely known for the forested region of Transylvania, which has long been associated with the Dracula legend. However, with its bustling population of 19.12 million, Romania has also more recently become known as the “Drunkest Country on Earth.” Men in Romania are, by and large, the heaviest drinkers on the planet. The average Romanian male drinks 27.3 liters, roughly seven and a half gallons, per year. It’s not just the men in Romania that boast such high numbers. As a country, Romanians drink an average of 16.99 liters per year, nearly 3 liters more than Georgians." "RANK = #2: Georgia Georgia is a former Soviet republic that lies at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Home to nearly 3.8 million people, Georgia is renowned for its rich history of art, music, and literature, and perhaps more famously: its wine. Georgia recently became the Guinness World Record holder for the oldest wine-making country in the world. With such a long history with wine-making and alcohol, Georgians have an alarmingly high rate of alcohol consumption. On average, Gerogians drink 14.33 liters of pure alcohol each year." "RANK = #3: Czech Republic The people of the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, is known for its stunning castles, unique culture, and perhaps more famously, its beer. Beer is by far the most popular drink among Czechs, which is fitting seeing as how the country is credited with the creation of the popular beer type known as a pilsner. However, their love for beer has landed the Czech Republic at number 3 for countries with the highest alcohol consumption. Czechs, on average, drink 13.29 liters of pure alcohol each year. Additionally, Czechs rank number 1 for per-capita spending on alcohol, with a record high sum spent on alcohol in 2019 (around $4 billion) according to the European statistical office, Eurostat." RANK = #4: Latvia Jumping by nearly an entire liter in average alcohol consumption is a neighboring country to Lithuania: Latvia. Latvia, another Baltic region country, is widely known for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, unique cuisine, medieval towns, and its beer.In the last 10 years, Latvia has seen an alarming spike in alcohol consumption, from 9.8 liters in 2010 to 13.09 liters per capita in 2021. According to OECD data, nearly 45% of Latvians report binge drinking at least once a month. "RANK = #5: Germany Landing at number five for countries with the highest drinking rates is a country that is synonymous with beer: Germany. Beer has been an important part of German history and culture that dates back centuries. Beer is so ingrained in German culture that the country exported $1.38 billion of the alcoholic beverage in 2021, landing it at number one among beer exporters in the world. Germans, on average, drink 12.2 liters of pure alcohol every year. According to OECD data, 34% of Germans report binge drinking at least once a month. Additionally, 25% of 15-year-olds in Germany reported having been drunk at least twice in their life." "RANK = #6: Uganda With an average yearly per-capita alcohol consumption of 12.21 liters, Uganda lands at the top of the list for African countries with the highest alcohol consumption. Excessive alcohol consumption has emerged as a key contributor to poverty in Uganda, resulting in decreased productivity, increased spending, asset depletion, impaired decision-making, and susceptibility to disease. Consequently, it perpetuates and sustains chronic poverty in the region. On average, Ugandan males drink an average of 19.93 liters a year, compared to the 4.88 liters drank annually by women."