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This is a list of countries ordered by annual per capita consumption of beer. Information not provided for some countries is not given in the available sources. Note: The row number column is fixed. So you can choose what column to rank by clicking its header to sort it. * indicates "Beer in COUNTRY or TERRITORY" links.
The United States ranked 24th in the world in 2021 with 72.89 litres of beer consumption per capita (full rankings viewable below). Total consumption values are expressed in 1000 tons (i.e., a displayed value of 49 = 49,000 tons)
With an astounding array of styles and brewing techniques, from ales and lagers to porters and IPAs, understanding global beer consumption patterns can offer unique insights into cultural preferences, economic trends, and social behaviors around the world.
10 sty 2024 · Global consumption of beer 2022, by country. Annual consumption of beer worldwide in 2022, by country (in 1,000 kiloliters)
22 gru 2023 · Global beer consumption stood at approximately 192.1 million kiloliters (up 2.9% from the previous year) in 2022, a 1.0% increase compared to 2019, showing a recovery trend from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is equivalent of filling up the Tokyo Dome about 155 times.
The charts show global consumption of beer, first in terms of beer as a share of total alcohol consumption, and then the estimated average consumption per person. Both are measured in terms of pure alcohol/ethanol intake rather than the total quantity of the beverage.
Find out which countries drank the most beer in 2022, with data from Statista. China topped the list with 42.04 billion liters, followed by the US with 20.4 billion liters.
