According to the American website vinepair.com, a map has been published listing the top ten countries in beer consumption per capita. This map takes into account all the beer produced worldwide. The countries are ranked as follows:

Rank Country Beer Consumption per Capita
(liters per year)
1 France 2.16
2 Uruguay 1.76
3 United States 1.41
4 Australia 1.39
5 Spain 1.28
6 United Arab Emirates 1.27
7 United Kingdom 1.24
8 Ireland 1.23
9 India 1.23
10 Canada 1.20

One intriguing fact is the sixth-place ranking of the United Arab Emirates, a Muslim country where alcohol is officially prohibited. The reported per capita beer consumption of 1.27 liters per year is solely attributable to foreigners. These individuals consume beer in bars and restaurants within hotels where they stay or purchase it from Duty-Free shops at Dubai’s international airport.

beer on bar table

Although India ranks ninth with 1.24 liters per capita per year, considering the country’s vast population of 1.25 billion, India consumes an enormous quantity of beer. The numbers suggest that India accounts for more than half of all the beer produced worldwide annually.

This data sheds light on fascinating consumption patterns and highlights how cultural and legal frameworks influence drinking habits in various countries. While France leads the chart, the significant presence of the UAE and India underscores the impact of expatriates and population size on global beer consumption statistics.

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