Alcohol Consumption by Country
189 countries • liters per capita • Our World in Data
What It Measures
Alcohol Consumption Per Person is a societal indicator reflecting living conditions, cultural factors, or social outcomes. Data from Our World in Data provides a window into how societies organize and the quality of life they enable.
Key Statistics
Global Average
5.12
Median
4.36
Minimum
0
Maximum
16.8
Countries
189
Source
Our World in Data
World Map
Highest & Lowest Countries
Top 10 — Highest Alcohol Consumption
Romania
Georgia
Cook Islands
Latvia
Lithuania
Czechia
Germany
Poland
Belarus
BulgariaBottom 10 — Lowest Alcohol Consumption
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #240 |  Somalia | 0 |
| #241 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 |
| #242 |  Mauritania | 0 |
| #243 |  Kuwait | 0 |
| #244 |  Sudan | 0.01 |
| #245 |  Afghanistan | 0.01 |
| #246 |  Libya | 0.01 |
| #247 |  Yemen | 0.04 |
| #248 |  Indonesia | 0.07 |
| #249 |  Pakistan | 0.08 |
Surprising Facts
Romania (16.8) has 2.39 more than Georgia (14.41) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Georgia (14.41) has 1.44 more than Cook Islands (12.97) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Latvia (12.87) has 0.77 more than Lithuania (12.1) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.