Despite the high development of civilization among the most drinking countries of the world in 2018, states with low living standards turned out to be far behind. From this we can conclude that financial well-being does not play a decisive role in this issue. Every year the number of people with a morbid addiction to alcoholic beverages around the world is only growing.

The TOP 10 countries for strong drink lovers include developed European countries, but Russia, contrary to the stereotype, has noticeably moved away from the “prize” places. It’s sad that the age of people who try alcohol for the first time barely reaches 15 years, and after 16, the average rate of alcohol consumption by a young person per year is 6.2 liters. After analyzing research from the World Health Organization, we have compiled a list of the most drinking countries in the world 2018.

10. Ukraine

On Ukraine There are 12.8 liters of alcohol per person per year. The country's alcohol market is very poorly regulated, so the number of young people addicted to alcohol is increasing. The national drink is gorilka, whose history begins
from the 12th century. Gorilka (vodka) and beer are the most popular alcohols, with wine in third place. Ukrainians prefer to drink wines from domestic producers, mainly because of the affordable price compared to European brands. The global brand of Ukrainian alcoholic beverages is “Nemirov” and “Khortytsya”.

9.Belgium

The country is famous for its beer. Some varieties date back more than IV centuries. It is not surprising that the country was included in the ranking of the most drinking countries. The share of income that citizens spend on alcohol is 2.9%. For example, the average for the European Union is 1.6%. Alcohol consumption per person in Belgium is 13.2 liters.

8.Bulgaria

The eighth place in the ranking is taken by a country that is very popular among tourists. In Bulgaria, beaches occupy a significant area of ​​the country. The country has one of the lowest prices for alcohol and one of the lowest excise taxes. Perhaps if a country counted all the alcohol produced by its citizens, the country would rank higher. Alcohol consumption in Bulgaria is 13.6 liters per person.

7.Croatia

Back in 2016, the country occupied 4 places in the ranking, with a value of 12.8 liters. In 2018, the figure increased by more than 5% and amounted to 13.6 liters. Liqueur is one of the country's national drinks. Wine is very popular in the country; the share of consumption of this drink is 44.8%.

List of countries with the largest share of alcohol costs from average wages.

6. Czech Republic

The national drink is Becherovka. Inhabitant Czech Republic on average drinks 13.7 liters per year. strong drink. There is almost 160 liters of beer. per person Beer in this country is part of the culture; it has been brewed here for many centuries. The world-famous Czech brands Velkopopovicky Kozel, Radegast and Pilsner are classic beer varieties. There are many pubs here that sell draft beer, and in Prague there is a restaurant that is more than five centuries old! Here you will try Czech cuisine, various types of beer (dark, light, coffee, banana) and feel the atmosphere of the old Czech Republic. The state is actively investing in the wine industry. Czech wines are called Moravian because most of the vineyards grow in Moravia.

5.Romania

Famous for its beer and wine. The country has such factories as Murfatlar, Cotnari, Dragasani. The country is one of the largest wine exporters. The total alcohol consumption in the country is 13.7 liters. Beer in the country accounts for 50% of consumption, wine 28.9%.

4. Russia

At the end of 2018, alcohol consumption by the population decreased slightly, but the country still entered the top five most drinkers in the world. The average Russian drinks 13.9 liters per year. alcohol. Women consume half as much – 6.8 liters. The national drink is vodka. IN Russia greater preference is given to vodka and beer; the purely Russian habit of choosing “white” has spread to other post-Soviet states, such as Moldova, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. It is in these countries that a person is more inclined, when drinking alcohol, to reach a state of extreme intoxication, like as quickly as possible. Russia's inclusion in the ranking of the most drinking countries is largely due to the relatively low cost of alcohol, compared to Europe - $4 per half liter, and the low standard of living. IN Lately The number of Russians who prefer wine to other alcoholic drinks has increased.

3. Moldova

The consumption of strong alcoholic beverages predominates in the country; their share is 64.5%, this is one of the most high performance in the world. For example, in Russia the share of strong alcohol accounts for 51%. 15.9 liters is the average alcohol consumption in Moldova.

2. Belarus

Belarus- the most drinking country in the world in 2016-2017. In 2018, it lost its “leadership” to Lithuania. Here, each resident drinks on average 16.4 liters. alcohol per year. The indicator decreased by 1 liter compared to 2016-2017 data. Moreover, 47% of people prefer strong drinks, only 17% prefer beer, 32% prefer other alcohol, and very little wine – 4%. Women also like to drink, on average 7 liters. in year. These figures are official, but the real ones are presumably much higher, since data on moonshine brewing in conservative Belarus could not be obtained.

1.Lithuania

Lithuania was named the most drinking country in 2018. At the end of 2018, alcohol consumption in Lithuania amounted to 18.2 liters per person. The share of costs for alcohol is 4.2%. According to this parameter, the country is among the top three “leaders”

In the country, beer and strong alcohol are predominantly consumed, 46.5% and 34.1%, respectively. Against the backdrop of a significant increase in alcohol consumption, the country's authorities are taking measures aimed at reducing the sale of alcoholic beverages. Excise taxes on alcohol were sharply increased, and temporary restrictions on sales were introduced.

The table shows per capita alcohol consumption in the 10 countries with the highest levels.

Dorofeev Pavel/ Date: 2016-04-24 at 4:31 Category: 4 comments

Alcohol consumption per capita in Russia and the world. Horrifying statistics

Hello, dear readers of my blog. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the proportion of annual alcohol consumption per person should be no more than 8 liters. Exceeding this norm threatens the existence of the nation. I prepared an article about alcohol consumption per capita in Russia and the world. After reading it, you will simply be amazed at how many countries exceed the permissible standards by several times!

Having learned the process of fermentation and production of ethyl alcohol, alcoholism moved up the scale bad habits and addictions and over time has become a global problem. Every year the ranks of alcoholics in the world are replenished with new adherents, partly due to ignorance of the consequences of addiction, partly due to the sluggish propaganda of sobriety.

World ranking

The basis for the rating of residents who consume alcohol by country should be taken not only from regions in which the demand for high-alcohol drinks predominates, but also from those where any liquid with an ethanol content of more than 0.1-1.5% is considered alcoholic.

Situation in Russia

A stable situation has been recorded in Russia over the last five years. Only the priorities for choosing alcoholic beverages have changed, and alcoholism, despite government programs, significantly younger. In general, there is a persistent increase in ethanol consumption around the world, despite the fact that, according to WHO recommendations, only consumption of up to 8 liters of alcohol-containing products per year can be considered safe.

This concludes today's story. I invite you to share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe to new blog articles.

Until next time. Dorofeev Pavel

Residents of the Islamic country of Yemen ignore alcohol the most. The harsh “dry law” of Sharia does not allow them to indulge their minds and bodies with beer, wine or vodka, either on holidays or on weekdays. Although many of them do not worry about the effects of this strict ban. Still, the eastern mentality takes its toll.

However, not every nation can boast of such sobriety. Here is a completely opposite rating - the TOP of the most drinking countries on the planet.

Note. Alcohol consumption statistics are expressed in servings. 1 serving is 340 grams of beer, dry wine or 42 grams of vodka or 140 grams of fortified wine.

First place - South Korea

The list of drunken ten, oddly enough, is headed by capitalist Korea. And all because men and women of this country really love to drink the national drink soju - rice vodka. It is transparent and has a sweetish taste. And it contains neither more nor less, from 20 to 40 percent alcohol. The average Korean's appetite for fortified potion is 13.7 (almost 14) servings per week. That is approximately 4.5 liters of dry wine.

Many residents are aware that “imaginary fun” is harmful to the body. South Korea Most people know it, but deliberately reject it. For them, sozhou, beer and other alcoholic drinks are a universal cure for fatigue, a pleasant anti-stress. And, it must be said, the residents of this state are very tired. After all, the working day established by local legislation is one of the longest in the world. Here, in fact, the nation, represented by the working people, relaxes as much as possible.

For example, Seoul banker Seo Sung Pom prefers to establish business contacts over a glass of something strong. According to him, it is difficult to find a business understanding with partners in the office. Another thing is an informal setting in a restaurant or bar. As part of a warm meeting, they successfully resolved business matters, and no one has the desire to “get the hell out of it.”

But, as they say, this is only one of the concepts. South Korean police have their own opinion about their compatriots' passion for degrees. Officer Chan, based on his work experience and his colleagues in law enforcement agencies, states that the scale of drunkenness among city residents, at least in certain areas of Seoul, is steadily increasing. “More and more often, the police are having to arrest drunken offenders,” says Chan.

Needless to say, contrasts... South Korean Health Association for 20 recent years actively carries out various campaigns and events to reduce alcohol consumption in the country. In particular, at the direction of the organization, prices for alcohol are periodically increased, sales volumes and advertising of drinks with degrees are limited. Who knows, perhaps the organization’s efforts will pay off handsomely and a healthy lifestyle will acquire the status of a strict priority in the state.

Second place - Russia

For some reason, residents of many countries around the world have an opinion about what Russia is like solely on the basis of stereotypes: balalaika, bears, earflaps, nesting dolls and, of course, vodka. Yes, especially vodka, and in large quantities, as an integral attribute of the Russian soul and, in fact, Russian traditions. Nevertheless, in the TOP “The Most Drinking Countries,” Russia cedes the honorable first place. Russians consume alcohol almost 2 times less than Koreans. Their weekly norm of “green snake” is on average 6.3 servings. They prefer light drinks, wine and beer, and fortified compounds - vodka, cognac, moonshine.

In contrast to the truly Russian tradition “Beer without vodka is money down the drain!” Russian health experts claim that, after all, the population’s interest in the forty-degree “spiritual balm” has cooled. This is the merit of both anti-alcohol manifestos and public policy. A special struggle for sobriety in the regions of Russia began in the 2010s. A law was introduced banning the sale of alcohol at night, excise tax prices increased, and measures to suppress the illegal production of alcohol were tightened.

Third place - Philippines

Not only exotic landscapes, a unique ecosystem and the most beautiful beaches of this country attract tourists. In parallel with the delights of Mother Nature, they also like to enjoy local drinks - rum and beer of various varieties. To be fair, it should be noted that the Filipinos, the aboriginal islanders, are not averse to drinking a glass or two of some alcoholic drink, especially in the sweltering heat. Taken together, the approximate norm for one resident of the Philippines is 5.4 servings of alcohol.

The pirate drink of the islands captivates even people who are completely indifferent to the temperature with its aromas and tastes. To make white rum, local craftsmen use fruit, molasses, caramel and vanilla. It is considered a light drink. But for sophisticated “gourmets”, masters produce a special type of rum - “strong”. The alcohol content in it can reach more than 75%. Some tasting tourists remember their “acquaintance” with this explosive liquid for a long time. The Filipinos call golden rum an aged drink made from cane sugar and caramel with light hints of wood. So, if you are planning a holiday in the Philippines, do not let yourself be consumed by the temptations of alcohol.

Fourth place - Thailand

One of the world's best tourist oases. And, as you know, where there is relaxation and entertainment, there is alcohol. Alcohol in Thai bars, restaurants, discos can be found not only in fair quantities, but also in a variety that causes slight dizziness. Cocktails, mixes, shakes, and just classic light and strong drinks “in their pure form” - all of them in bottles with cool condensation insidiously invite vacationers and locals to get rid of thirst and improve their mood. And you know, many succumb to this temptation. The statistics are as follows: 4.5 servings of alcohol per week.

The greatest demand in Thailand is Bia - Thai beer. In supermarkets, a bottle of this drink can be bought for 35-100 baht, or $1-3. Moreover, both local and foreign production: Singha Light, Chang Draft, Leo, Archa, Phuket Beer, Federbräu, Heineken. For a greater antipyretic effect, Thais add pieces of ice to beer.

Lovers thrills Don't miss Thai rum and Mekhong whiskey. Locals recommend drinking Mekong with soda or cola. (Perhaps it is precisely these “advisers” who increase the statistics of liquid consumption by degrees in the country.)

Fifth place - Japan

Residents of the Land of the Rising Sun consume alcohol during lunch and dinner, on public transport, on the subway or train to pass the travel time. And in the spring, in order to sip on fortified drinks, they gather in large noisy companies in parks. Especially when sakura blossoms. And imagine, the guards of order do not bother them until they cause any damage or disrupt public order. That is, observing the limits of decency, in Japan you can drink even in public places. But only, of course, if you are not driving. In this case, other legal rules apply. Those caught drunk risk losing their jobs and imprisonment.

On average, Japanese drink 4.4 drinks per week. The diet of fortified drinks consists of beer, whiskey and traditional sake (rice vodka).

Sixth place - Bulgaria

When a conversation starts with Bulgarians about alcohol, they immediately remember the saying: “Russians drink and snack, but Bulgarians eat and drink.” Although the level of alcoholism in Bulgaria exceeds the European average. The favorite drink of the population of this country is “rakia” (fruit moonshine). Not a single celebration or significant event can take place without it. Rakia is made home-grown and industrial methods. Quality varieties This drink is not inferior in the number of degrees and taste properties of brandy. Bulgarians consume approximately 3.9 servings of alcohol per week.

Seventh place - Ukraine

Ukrainians, like Bulgarians, give preference to national traditions when it comes to alcohol. Or rather, Ukrainian vodka - “gorilka”. The first examples of this national product with a significant number of degrees appeared back in the 17th century. Many historical documents testify to this. In those distant times, vodka was also called “hot wine.” Well, now vodka, combined with beer and wine, per Ukrainian in terms of servings accounts for 3.9 units per week.

Eighth place - Slovakia

The main drink of the country is wine. From year to year, the wine-growing regions of Slovakia delight residents with their harvest and inspire them to exquisite winemaking. The final product, that is, wine, turns out to be delicious and healthy. Just look at the value of the Slovak sparkling Hubert variety. However, stronger drinks produced in Slovakia are also not without nobility - Karpatsk brandy, Torec and Demnovka liqueurs. Based on statistical indicators, people in Slovakia consume approximately 3.8 servings per week.

Ninth place - Brazil

Brazilian alcohol habits are somewhat similar to Russian ones. 30% of Brazilians frankly admit that they are not averse to sipping on something fortified at least once a week. And in the portion ratio, their alcohol consumption is 3.6 units.

Tenth place - USA

America took the last place in the TOP of alcoholic countries. Yes, there are plenty of establishments where you can be tempted by alcohol in this country. There are hundreds, thousands of bars, discos, casinos, and restaurants in every US state. But strict federal laws Americans don't really allow themselves to indulge in alcohol. In particular, the country has an age limit - boys and girls over 21 years of age are allowed to drink alcohol. As a result, there are 3.3 servings of alcohol per US citizen.

Of course, looking at the TOP, it becomes clear that every nation has its own favorite alcoholic drink, as well as its own traditions and holidays. However, health care organizations of each of the countries represented (without exception!) also traditionally persistently warn: “Dear citizens! Alcohol is bad for your health!

The World Health Organization (WHO) published a report in 2014 on alcohol consumption in the world (as of 2010), which provided data on how many liters of pure alcohol are consumed per year by residents of different countries over 15 years of age. Let's see who is in the top ten drinking countries in the world.

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10th place. Slovakia. Alcohol consumption by the average resident of this country in terms of pure alcohol is 13 liters, with average consumption in the European region being 10.9 liters. At the same time, the male population of Slovakia drinks 20.5 liters per person, the female population - 6.1 liters. (Photo: Renata Opprecht/flickr.com).

How much pure alcohol does it contain? alcoholic drinks, for example, wine with a strength of 13 degrees? 750 milliliters of this wine contains only 97.5 milliliters of pure alcohol. Now try to imagine how much of it you need to drink so that the average consumption in the country is like that of the “world record holder for alcohol consumption” or 17.5 liters of pure alcohol per year!?

9th place. Czech Republic. The average annual consumption of pure alcohol per 1 resident of the country over 15 years of age is 13 liters, including 18.6 liters for men and 7.8 liters for women. (Photo: flamedot/flickr.com).
8th place. Hungary. Each resident of this country over 15 years of age drinks 13.3 liters of pure alcohol per year, with men - 20.4 liters, women - 7.1 liters. (Photo: Matteo Muratore/flickr.com).
7th place. Andorra. The average resident of this country over 15 years old drinks 13.8 liters of pure alcohol per year, while consumption among men is 19.5 liters per person, among women - 8.2 liters. (Photo: JK04/flickr.com).
6th place. Ukraine. Every resident of this country over 15 years of age drinks 13.9 liters of pure alcohol per year, with men - 22 liters, women - 7.2 liters. (Photo: alxpn/flickr.com).
5th place. Romania. The average resident (over 15 years old) of Romania drinks 14.3 liters of pure alcohol per year, with men 22.6 liters and women 6.8 liters. (Photo: Matt Bigwood/flickr.com).
4th place. Russia. The average annual consumption of pure alcohol per 1 resident of Russia aged 15 years and older is 15.1 liters. Men drink 23.9 liters per year, women - 7.8 liters. (Photo: Ilya Klenkov/flickr.com).
3rd place. Lithuania. The average resident (over 15 years old) of Lithuania drinks 15.4 liters of pure alcohol per year, with men consuming an average of 24.4 liters and women 7.9 liters. (Photo: Michael Pretzsch/flickr.com).
2nd place. Moldova. The average annual consumption of pure alcohol per resident of Moldova over 15 years of age is 16.8 liters, including 25.9 liters per man and 8.9 liters per woman. (Photo: Andreas G/flickr.com).
1 place. Belarus has become the world record holder for pure alcohol consumption per capita. Over the course of a year, the average resident of Belarus over 15 years of age drinks 17.5 liters of pure alcohol, with men drinking an average of 27.5 liters and women 9.1 liters. (Photo: Radio Svaboda/flickr.com).

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Alcohol is a cheerful potion, a communication dope, the cause of many troubles, and for some it has long been an integral part of culture. The World Health Organization has compiled a list of the most “drinking” countries in the world. The criterion for determining leaders is simple - the number of liters of alcohol consumed per year per capita. So where do people drink the most? Go!

A few details: the culture of drinking strong drinks in different countries differs, and this happens under the influence of a variety of factors: from traditions to physiological characteristics. The ranking countries are ordered by the level of alcohol consumption, measured in liters of pure ethyl alcohol per capita. When compiling the rating, persons aged 15 years and older were taken into account.

The most Serbian alcohol is slivovitz, rakia with plums.

The most popular spirits in Bulgaria include wine, rakia, brandy and mastic.

Belgium is a country of hundreds of types of beer. Also popular here is jenever - juniper moonshine.

Among Australians, the most popular drink is beer, as well as various wines.

Local palm wines and the traditional drink “malamba”, made from sugar cane, are popular in Guinea.

Riga balsam is recognized as the national drink of Latvia, but various alcoholic cocktails are also popular.

The most famous alcoholic drinks in Portugal are Madeira (a type of wine) and port.

Strong alcoholic drinks made from fruits and berries are popular in Slovenia.

Bahamians drink beer from their own beer brand, Kalik, as well as rum.

Grape rakia has the status of the national drink of Croatia.

Slovakia boasts a huge selection of different types of beer. National drink: “Borovichka” (like gin).

The main alcoholic attractions of Poland are Polish beer and vodka.

People on the island of St. Lucia love rum and beer.

National drink: schnapps (German vodka). Beer is rightfully considered the most popular drink in Germany. There are about 1,300 breweries in Germany, more than half of them in Bavaria.

Beer and vodka share first and second place in popularity among Russians.

The national drink of the Hungarians is unique - a liqueur made from various herbs, aged in an oak vessel.

The most traditional Luxembourgish alcohol is Quetsch (plum liqueur).

Who doesn't know about French wines!

We say “Ireland”, but we mean “Guinness”. Guinness is the No. 1 beer in Ireland and beyond. Another calling card is Irish whiskey.