It appears people always find an excuse to drink, especially when it comes to alcohol. When people are sad, they drink with an excuse to drown their sorrows. When people are happy too, they drink as well with an excuse as its being a time for merriment.
Now the question here is; which country has its citizens consuming more alcohol than the rest of the world? Is your country on the list?
This is what this post seeks to address. But it appears that when it comes to alcohol consumption in Africa, no African country comes close to Uganda as it makes the list of the top 10 countries with the most drunkards.
10. Lithuania
Arriving in 10th place on the list is another Baltic country: Lithuania. In this nation, beer is the preferred beverage, which accounts for about 44% of all the alcohol consumed in the country. Per capita, the nation’s consumption sits at 3.11 gallons (11.79 liters).
9. Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s annual per capita consumption of 3.15 gallons (11.92 liters) has been a major source of contention for the country. It has been estimated that almost 2% of Bulgaria’s national health expenditure has been allocated to the treatment of diseases and injuries caused by alcohol.
8. Austria
Beer and wine are certainly the most popular beverages in Austria, where the per capita consumption sits at 3.16 gallons (11.97 liters) annually. Unlike most other nations, the minimum age for purchasing alcohol is regulated at a regional level rather than a national level, where each region has its own requirements.
7. Seychelles
The East African island of Seychelles not only has a vibrant social environment that creates a thriving place for alcohol, but the nation also welcomes a plethora of tourists every year. This has caused the island’s per capita consumption of 3.17 gallons (11.99 liters) to rise over the years.
6. Uganda
Excessive drinking has been identified as one of the major sources of poverty in the East African country of Uganda. In this nation, the annual per capita consumption of pure alcohol is 3.22 gallons (12.21 liters).
5. Germany
In fifth place is Germany, the nation that is intrinsically synonymous with beer (even though the beverage wasn’t invented in the country). In 2021, Germany exported around US$1.38 billion in alcoholic beverages, and their annual per capita consumption sits at about 3.23 gallons (12.22 liters).
4. Latvia
The third and final Baltic country appears on this list with an average annual consumption of 3.46 gallons (13.09 liters). Since the cold climate of Latvia is better suited to grains than grapes, vodka is incredibly popular.
3. Czech Republic
The Czech Republic arrives on this list in third place. Here, the annual alcohol consumption is around 3.51 gallons (13.29 liters) per capita. Every year, Czech households spend record-high sums on alcohol, often reaching more than US$4 billion in total.
2. Georgia
Second place goes to the country of Georgia, which has a per capita consumption of 3.79 gallons (14.33 liters). Unlike other post-Soviet nations, Georgia is more inclined to drink wine rather than spirits.
1. Romania
Arriving in first place as home to the heaviest drinkers in the world is the country of Romania, with a per capita consumption of 4.49 gallons (16.99 liters) per year. Strong alcohol traditions add to the nation’s purchase and production of such beverages.
