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ALCOHOL FACTS: EVERY ALCOHOLIC SHOULD SEE THE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRIES AND ALCOHOLIC EXPENDITURES

Alcohol has historically and continues to, hold an important role in social engagement and bonding for many. Social drinking or moderate alcohol consumption for many is pleasurable.

As the map shows, the average per capita alcohol consumption varies widely across the world.


Alcohol consumption= Total per capita(15+ years) in Liters of pure alcohol.





Alcohol consumption vs. income

Does alcohol consumption increase as countries get richer? In the chart we see the relationship between average per capita alcohol consumption (in litres of pure alcohol per year) versus gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, across countries.

Alcohol is responsible for 2.8 million premature deaths each year


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