Alcohol Consumption by Country: 10 Countries with the Highest Alcohol Consumption per Capita

1. Romania

Alcohol Consumption per Capita: 16.99 liters

Men in Romania are the heaviest drinkers in the world, with a per capita consumption of 27.3 liters of pure alcohol in 2019, or an average of 8.2 drinks per day. The most consumed alcoholic beverage in the Eastern European nation is beer, preferred by one third of the consumers. However, the market for spirited drinks has exploded and reached around $800 million in the country.

Romania is not only the Drunkest Country in Europe but also the Country with the Highest Alcohol Consumption per Capita in the World.

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