Ranked: The Countries That Drink the Most Beer (Per Person)

Ranked: Beer Consumption per Person by Country in 2024

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Beer remains one of the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverages, deeply tied to cultural traditions, social habits, and national identity in many countries.

This infographic ranks countries by their beer consumption per capita in 2024, based on data from Kirin Holdings, which tracks global alcohol consumption trends annually.

Where Do People Drink the Most Beer?

Czechia tops global per-capita beer consumption for the 32nd year in a row, although consumption has been declining for the last two years. Beer has deep historical roots in Czechia stretching back to the 10th century, when brewing first began at the Břevnov Monastery.

The table below shows the top 35 countries by beer consumption per person in 2024:

Rank	Country	Per Capita Consumption (Liters)
1	Czechia	148.8
2	Lithuania	110.6
3	Austria	104.6
4	Ireland	99.0
5	Croatia	95.1
6	Estonia	93.2
7	Spain	91.8
8	Slovenia	88.4
9	Romania	87.4
10	Germany	86.9
11	Panama	86.1
12	Mexico	83.4
13	Poland	83.2
14	Bulgaria	81.4
15	Slovakia	81.0
16	Gabon	80.9
17	Latvia	79.1
18	South Africa	75.2
19	Hungary	74.1
20	Bosnia and Herzegovina	71.4
21	Brazil	70.3
22	Finland	68.7
23	Portugal	66.9
24	United Kingdom	66.3
25	Netherlands	66.2
26	Namibia	66.1
27	Russia	66.1
28	Serbia	65.5
29	United States	65.4
30	Australia	65.0
31	Puerto Rico	61.8
32	Denmark	60.8
33	Belgium	57.4
34	Norway	55.8
35	Laos	55.2

The average Czech drinks 148.8 liters of beer annually, amounting to around 419 standard bottles (355 ml, or 0.75 pints)—double that of many top beer-consuming nations.

Lithuania and Austria follow, each exceeding 100 liters per capita, along with Ireland, home of Guinness. Croatia rounds out the top five countries, which are unchanged from 2023.

While Europe dominates the ranking, beer is also popular in Latin America, with Mexico, Panama, Brazil, and Puerto Rico among the top beer-consuming countries. Notably, Brazil is also the world’s third-largest beer consumer in absolute terms, behind China and the United States.

Why Beer Consumption Differs Globally

Countries with strong beer traditions often combine cultural acceptance, local production, and affordability. In contrast, regions where spirits or wine dominate tend to show lower beer consumption.

Demographics also play a role, with aging populations and younger generations drinking less alcohol overall.

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