The World Health Organization recently released a report on the global status of alcohol. It is no surprise that Europe is home to the world’s heaviest drinkers. Moldova is named the world’s leader in alcohol consumption. Its per capital alcohol consumption is three times more than the global average of 6.1 liters. The top of heaviest drinking nations also include Russia (15.76 liters), Britain (13.37 liters), France (13.66 liters), Ukraine (15.60 liters), Croatia (15.11 liters), Estonia (15.57 liters), Portugal (14.55 liters), Belarus (15.13 liters). Let’s scroll down to know more about the world’s biggest drinkers.
Moldovans drink 18.22 liters of pure alcohol per capita, more than citizens of any other country. Its per capita alcohol consumption is three times more than the global average of 6.1 liters.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 18.22 liters
French consumes about 13.66 liters of pure alcohol per capital.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 13.66 liters
Ukraine is ranked fifth in the world in alcohol consumption per capita. Adult (15+) per capita alcohol consumption is 15.6 liters.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 15.60 liters
Although the decline in UK alcohol consumption came to a halt last year, it was still one of the heaviest drinking countries. Total consumption of alcohol in the UK increased 0.6% last year.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 13.37 liters
Croatians drink around 15.11 liters of pure alcohol per capita. According to WHO's Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2011, the majority of alcohol consumed in Croatia, the Balkan nation on the Adriatic Sea, are wines, beer, and liquor.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 15.11 liters
Part of burden of disease around the world is attributable to the consumption of alcohol. Portugal is ranked twelve in the world in terms of per capita consumption, with 14.55 liters.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 14.55 liters
Belarus is ranked nine in the world in terms of per capita consumption. The average Belarusian consumes around 15.13 liters of alcohol annually.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 15.13 liters
Estonia is one of many countries in the Baltic Sea region with the highest alcohol consumption. Estonian inhabitants like wine and beer.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 15.57 liters
Ireland is home to the world Guinness brewery. Its per capita alcohol consumption is 14.41 liters, 35 liters more than that of France.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 14.41 liters
Russia planned to cut alcohol consumption in half by 2020. According to the government, the second phase (2012-2020) will see a reduction in consumption levels by 55%.
Per capita alcohol consumption: 15.76 liters
The World’s Biggest Drinkers