Yoko, a European beer loverBeer is a beloved drink in many countries, but consumption levels vary widely from country to country.
Here we present a ranking of beer consumption per capita by country!
Per capita beer consumption in the world
This data is based on data from Kirin Holdings' news releases.
Beer consumption in major countries around the world in 2022 (Kirin Holdings: News release)
| Ranking | Country name ★ mark…European country | Per capita Consumption (L) | How many times more than Japan? | Total consumption (10,000 KL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic🇨🇿 ★ | 188.5 | 5.5 | 201.6 |
| 2 | Austria🇦🇹★ | 101.2 | 3 | 92.1 |
| 3 | Poland 🇵🇱 ★ | 99.6 | 2.9 | 375.6 |
| 4 | Ireland🇮🇪★ | 99.3 | 2.9 | 49.6 |
| 5 | Lithuania 🇱🇹 ★ | 97.6 | 2.9 | 26.4 |
| 6 | Spain🇪🇸★ | 95.1 | 2.8 | 444.1 |
| 7 | Germany🇩🇪 ★ | 93.1 | 2.7 | 782.7 |
| 8 | Estonia🇪🇪 ★ | 93.1 | 2.7 | 12.1 |
| 9 | Romania🇷🇴★ | 91.6 | 2.7 | 174.1 |
| 10 | Namibia 🇳🇦 | 90.8 | 2.7 | 23.6 |
| 11 | Croatia🇭🇷★ | 90.0 | 2.6 | 36.9 |
| 12 | Latvia 🇱🇻 ★ | 86.0 | 2.5 | 15.5 |
| 13 | Slovenia 🇸🇮 ★ | 83.9 | 2.5 | 17.6 |
| 14 | Gabon 🇬🇦 | 82.5 | 2.4 | 19.0 |
| 15 | Bulgaria🇧🇬 ★ | 80.4 | 2.4 | 54.7 |
| 16 | Slovakia 🇸🇰 ★ | 79.9 | 2.3 | 44.0 |
| 17 | Panama 🇵🇦 | 79.0 | 2.3 | 34.8 |
| 18 | Hungary🇭🇺★ | 77.8 | 2.3 | 74.7 |
| 19 | Mexico🇲🇽 | 75.9 | 2.2 | 999.0 |
| 20 | Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 ★ | 72.3 | 2.1 | 23.1 |
| … | … | … | … | … |
| 56 | Japan | 34.2 | 1 | 429.4 |
Yoko, a European beer loverLooking at this,16 out of 20 countriesYou can see that it is located in Europe!
Europe is a region with particularly high beer consumption.That is what we can say.
Japan ranks low at 56th...
My personal consumption is probably about the same as in the Czech Republic.
The rankings are graphed as follows:
Yoko, a European beer loverLooking at it this way,Czech Republic takes top spot by a long way!
Moreover, it has been ranked number one for 30 consecutive years.
And there are so many countries where the per capita beer consumption is more than twice that of Japan!
What can be seen from the beer consumption rankings?
Beer is a drink loved all over the world, but when you look at the rankings of how much beer is drunk in each country, you can make some interesting discoveries.
Below is a summary of what we can learn from the rankings.
- A whole host of beer-loving countries!
The average person in the Czech Republic consumes 188.5 liters of beer per person. That's 5.5 times more than in Japan, which is surprising! The Czech Republic is famous as the "country of beer," and it shows that beer is deeply rooted in everyday life here. - The strength of Europe
Most of the top rankings are from European countries, including Austria, Poland, Ireland and Germany. It's no surprise then, that beer consumption is so high, as it plays an important role in cultural and social events. - Diverse beer culture
Countries with a diverse range of beer styles, such as Spain and Hungary, also ranked highly. Local and craft beers are popular in these countries, creating an environment where people can enjoy new flavors and styles. - Japan's Position
Japan ranks 21st with 34.2 liters per capita, which is less than other countries. Beer is popular in Japan, but consumption has been declining in recent years due to an increase in health consciousness.
In this way, through the rankings we can learn about each country's beer culture and consumption habits, and get a sense of how beer is involved in people's lives.
Author: MyakoWhen I saw this ranking, I remembered a bar I had visited in the Czech Republic, where locals were enjoying several glasses of beer.Beer is a part of lifeThis shows that the culture of enjoying a light drink in the daytime is deeply rooted.
Like thisEnjoying beer in everyday lifeI felt that this was a beautiful sight that could only be seen in Europe!
Here is an article introducing the famous Czech beer brands loved by the Czech people.
summary
Looking at the beer consumption rankings, it is clear how much beer is loved in the Czech Republic and other European countries. Japan's beer consumption is modest compared to other countries, but learning about the differences in beer culture in each country will lead to new discoveries and broaden your ways of enjoying beer.
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