Countries with the Highest Alcohol Consumption (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
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Romania leads with alcohol consumption (liters per capita) of 16.8.
Georgia ranks #2 at 14.4.
Latvia ranks #3 at 12.9.
Lithuania ranks #4 at 12.1.
Czechia ranks #5 at 12.
Top 25 Countries by Alcohol Consumption (liters per capita)
| # | Country | Alcohol Consumption (liters per capita) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Romania | 16.8 | 2020 |
| 2 |  Georgia | 14.4 | 2020 |
| 3 |  Latvia | 12.9 | 2020 |
| 4 |  Lithuania | 12.1 | 2020 |
| 5 |  Czechia | 12 | 2020 |
| 6 |  Germany | 11.8 | 2020 |
| 7 |  Poland | 11.7 | 2020 |
| 8 |  Belarus | 11.6 | 2020 |
| 9 |  Bulgaria | 11.6 | 2020 |
| 10 |  Austria | 11.5 | 2020 |
| 11 |  Uganda | 11.3 | 2020 |
| 12 |  Burkina Faso | 11.3 | 2020 |
| 13 |  Moldova | 11.1 | 2020 |
| 14 |  Tanzania | 10.9 | 2020 |
| 15 |  Luxembourg | 10.8 | 2020 |
| 16 |  Lao PDR | 10.8 | 2020 |
| 17 |  Ireland | 10.8 | 2020 |
| 18 |  United Kingdom | 10.7 | 2020 |
| 19 |  Estonia | 10.7 | 2020 |
| 20 |  Slovak Republic | 10.7 | 2020 |
| 21 |  Russian Federation | 10.5 | 2020 |
| 22 |  Slovenia | 10.4 | 2020 |
| 23 |  Montenegro | 10.3 | 2019 |
| 24 |  France | 10.3 | 2020 |
| 25 |  Australia | 10.3 | 2020 |
Data from 187 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest alcohol consumption (liters per capita) in 2020?
Romania has the highest alcohol consumption (liters per capita) at 16.8 in 2020.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 187 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.