Top 10 Countries That Drink The Most Alcohol; See Where India Stands

By Ridam Sharma
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:12 PM (IST)

Source:JND

10 Countries Drink The Most Alcohol: Alcohol drinking habits differ widely around the world, with some nations having much greater per capita consumption than others. The country's drinking habit majorly depends on a complex interplay of cultural norms, religious beliefs, economic factors, social practices and also historical influences. As per recent stats by the Statista Research Department, Romania currently tops the ranking of countries with the highest alcohol consumption per capita of 16.96, followed by Georgia with 14.52 litres of pure alcohol. Here is a detailed list of the top 10 countries with the highest per capita consumption of pure alcohol in litres for the year 2024.

Top 10 Countries By Alcohol Consumption Per Capita:

Rank	Country	Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (litres)
1	Romania	16.96
2	Georgia	14.52
3	Czech Republic	13.3
4	Latvia	13.01
5	Germany	12.2
6	Seychelles	12.18
7	Austria	12.04
8	Lithuania	11.92
9	Belarus	11.9
10	Poland	11.72

Romania:

Romania has the highest per-capita alcohol consumption with an average alcohol consumption of approximately 16.96 litres per capita a year. The main reason for this is the high drinking of alcohol during social events and celebrations.

Georgia:

Georgia takes second place, with an alcohol consumption of 14.52 litres per capita a year. The reason for this ranking is a strong wine tradition and being an important part of Georgian culture.

Czech Republic:

The Czech Republic is famous for its beer culture and it is a normal part of almost every social occasion. Beer is largely responsible for alcohol consumption of 13.3 litres per capita in the country.

Latvia:

In Latvia, people follow a diverse drinking culture, from beer and wine to spirits and all beverages equally contribute to the high alcohol consumption of 13.01 litres per capita.

Germany:

Alcohol consumption in Germany is dominated by its beer culture, with Oktoberfest being the world's famous symbol of Germany’s drinking culture. The country’s alcohol consumption rate is 12.2 litres per capita.

Seychelles:

A country in East Africa, Seychelles is Famous for its pubs, whiskey and most importantly home-brewed drinks that play a significant role in the high alcohol consumption rate of the country, which is 12.18 litres per capita.

Austria:

Austria's drinking culture consists of wines and beers, thanks to its European background. The country’s alcohol consumption is 12.04 litres per capita.

Lithuania :

Lithuanian alcohol consumption is all about beers, wines and spirits with a regular lifestyle of drinking socially. In the European country, alcohol consumption is 11.92 litres per capita.

Belarus:

Belarus's high rate of alcohol consumption is shaped by its strategic position and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Its per capita alcohol consumption is 11.9 liters.

Poland:

In Poland, Vodka has a traditional significance at social gatherings and during the festivities, which concludes its position on the list of countries that drink the most alcohol.

What Is India's Position On The List Of Most-Consumed Alcohol Countries:

India ranks falls significantly lower in terms of alcohol consumption per capita. India's alcohol consumption as per 2024 stats is estimated to be around 4.98 litres per person per year, ranking it far below the top-consuming countries. This lower alcohol consumption in the nation of billions is majorly influenced by cultural, religious, and legal factors that vary across different regions within the country.