🍺 Alcohol Preferences Around the World

Over 2 billion people worldwide consume alcohol regularly, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2019, the global average alcohol consumption per capita was 5.5 liters. But what are the most popular types of alcoholic beverages?

Beer is the Top Alcoholic Beverage in Europe and the Americas
Globally, spirits lead as the most consumed alcoholic beverages, followed by beer, wine, and other types. However, regional preferences vary significantly.

African Region: 36% Beer, 5% Wine, 13% Spirits, 45% Other
Americas: 54% Beer, 14% Wine, 32% Spirits, 1% Other
Eastern Mediterranean: 40% Beer, 15% Wine, 42% Spirits, 3% Other
Europe: 40% Beer, 31% Wine, 28% Spirits, 2% Other
South-East Asia: 10% Beer, 0% Wine, 89% Spirits, 0% Other
Western Pacific: 31% Beer, 4% Wine, 56% Spirits, 9% Other
World Average: 35% Beer, 12% Wine, 45% Spirits, 7% Other
Highlights
Beer: Dominates in Europe and the Americas. Nine of the top 10 consumers of beer per capita are European nations, with the Czech Republic leading at 184 liters per person.
Spirits: Predominate in the South-East Asian Region and the Western Pacific Region.
Wine: Holds a significant share in Europe, accounting for 31% of consumption.
Other Beverages: Comprise a large portion (50%) of alcohol consumption in low-income countries.
Considering income levels, wine comprises 27% of alcohol consumption in high-income countries, compared to less than 10% in lower-income countries. Beer holds a market share of approximately 40% in upper-middle-income and high-income countries, 30% in low-income countries, and 20% in lower-middle-income countries.

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