The top ten countries by alcohol consumption, as measured by the total volume of alcohol consumed per capita (aged 15 years and older) in 2021, are as follows:
- Lithuania
- Czech Republic
- Romania
- Croatia
- Portugal
- Moldova
- Austria
- Hungary
- Belarus
- Ukraine
It’s worth noting that while these countries have the highest per capita consumption of alcohol, they are not necessarily the countries with the highest rates of alcoholism or alcohol-related problems. Additionally, there can be significant variations in alcohol consumption within a country based on factors such as age, gender, socio-economic status, and cultural norms.
World Map with Top Ten Countries by Alcohol Consumption, 2015 |
| Rank | Countries | Total alcohol per capita (>15 years of age) consuption, in litres of pure alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic of Moldova | 17.4 |
| 2 | Belarus | 17.1 |
| 3 | Lithuania | 16.2 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 14.5 |
| 5 | Czech Republic | 14.1 |
| 6 | Serbia | 12.9 |
| 7 | Romania | 12.9 |
| 8 | Australia | 12.6 |
| 9 | Slovakia | 12.5 |
| 10 | Portugal | 12.5 |