WORLD’S HEAVIEST DRINKING NATIONS REVEALED IN GLOBAL ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION REPORT
Alcohol frequently plays a central role in celebrations, traditions, and social life across the globe. In some places, it’s woven into cultural identity and historical rituals; in others, it serves as a modern social lubricant. But in certain countries, drinking reaches such high levels that total national alcohol purchases can exceed the annual GDP of some smaller nations. Every year, global rankings measure the average pure alcohol consumption per person (aged 15 and above) in litres. According to the World Population Review's 2025 data, the countries leading the world in alcohol consumption are: Top 5 Countries by Average Annual Pure Alcohol Consumption (2025): Russia – 16.8 L per person per year Visual Capitalist +11 World Population Review +11 The Spirits Business +11 The Times of India Greece – 14.4 L World Population Review Lesotho – 12.9 L World Population Review Madagascar – 12.1 L World Population Review Djibouti – 12.0 L Global Relocate +10 w...