Pure alcohol per capita. Rating of the most drinking countries

Surely many have heard the statement that the most drinking people live in Russia. But if you look at alcohol consumption by country, a rather interesting picture emerges. It turns out that due to historical moments and national traditions, the problem of alcohol is acute in many states.

Key Causes of Alcoholism

Before moving on to statistics, it is worth understanding what exactly makes people drink. Here are the main reasons:

• Urbanization. People who cannot cope with the stress of the fast pace of life in the big city are increasingly relaxing over a glass of liquor.
• Economic, political and social problems, as well as natural disasters. Modern man, without realizing it, is in constant fear for his life and well-being. As a rule, alcohol is used as a sedative.
• Low alcohol prices. Due to the illiterate government policy in the field of price control, alcohol becomes affordable. Probably everyone has heard the life anecdote that a bottle of beer costs less than a bottle of milk.

Uganda

Among African countries, Uganda has the most disappointing rates of alcohol consumption. The main part of the population drinks a strange banana-based drink, which, most likely, will not appeal to a foreign tourist. Previously, this recipe was used to maintain the morale of warriors. Another popular drink in Uganda is Ajono. This is a fermented beer that the locals like to drink through a thin straw.

Italy

We can say that Italians drink relatively little - about 8 liters per person per year. The mass production of wine made this drink a part of the national culture. Each meal is necessarily accompanied by a glass. Diluted wine is also given to children from an early age.

Australia

About 9-10 liters of strong Australians consume annually. Addiction to alcohol is a historical feature. The fact is that in ancient times, strong rum was a real monetary currency, which was actively used for settlement in trade operations and transactions. When Australia was a British colony, people considered drinking quite common and even normal. Now alcohol in the country is gradually losing popularity. Nevertheless, many honor the tradition of drinking to unconsciousness.

Denmark

Looking at alcohol consumption by country, it is not surprising why Denmark is in the ranking. Each citizen of the state annually drinks almost 10.7 liters of strong strong drinks. They especially love wine and beer. As a rule, addiction begins to form from adolescence (about 15 years). The situation is not catastrophic, but alarming. It is believed that the Danes still drink a little, since alcohol is expensive in the country.

Great Britain

A little more than 10 liters of strong alcohol is consumed annually by every Briton. It is believed that with the first glass they drink, they lose their sense of proportion. In this regard, it is not surprising that the number of people suffering from cirrhosis of the liver has increased significantly over the past decade. And all because alcohol in the UK can be consumed around the clock, pubs and bars also have flexible hours.

Spain

Alcohol consumption varies across countries. For example, in Spain there are 11.4 liters of hard liquor per person annually. This is usually port, wine and beer. People's addiction to alcohol is due to two factors. The first is developed winemaking. Thanks to the large areas of plantations, Spain ranked third in the world in wine production. The second reason is hot weather. During the siesta, the Spaniards like to quench their thirst with cold beer with ice. In the evening, multi-component cocktails are in demand.

Finland

An impressive volume of strong alcohol consumption can boast of conditions of almost year-round cold is not at all easy. Low air temperature and lack of sunlight encourages people to seek solace in alcohol. Alcoholism is the leading cause of death in this country. Most cardiovascular and oncological diseases in people aged 15 to 70 are caused precisely by excessive alcohol consumption. Despite the fact that the authorities are strenuously fighting this problem and introducing all kinds of restrictive measures, the common people seem to ignore them.

Germany

Considering alcohol consumption by country, Germany cannot be ignored. There are about 12 liters of strong alcohol per person per year. Of course, the most impressive share is occupied by beer. This drink is sold literally everywhere. Even at newsstands. And it is quite inexpensive by local standards. In Germany, there is no ban on the consumption of alcohol in public places, and beer festivals are often held.

France

In France, alcohol consumption per capita is about 14 liters. Despite the fact that red wine is considered the main drink of the refined French, cheaper beer is in the first place in terms of consumption. But still, you should not write off the grape drink. The French love it and are well versed in it. Good red wine is considered an essential part of the daily meal.

Czech

Alcohol consumption in the world is growing relentlessly. The Czech Republic is approximately on the same level with France. The inhabitants of the country revere and actively drink their national treasure - Becherovka. Also part of the Czech culture is beer. It is here that drinks of world famous brands are produced (for example, "Velkopopovetsky Kozel", "Pilsner" and others). The wine industry is also developing thanks to extensive plantations in Moravia.

Russia

Alcohol consumption in Russia is about 15 liters per person. The main share falls on vodka. Second is beer. Russia's entry into countries is also caused by the price of alcohol. Alcoholic drinks are many times cheaper than, for example, in Europe. Fortunately, thanks to government policy, the population's craving for alcohol is gradually decreasing. There is also a growing interest of the population in quality wine, which is less detrimental to health than vodka.

Ukraine

Studying the most drinking countries, it is impossible not to say about Ukraine. Here, about 17 liters of alcohol per person per year. The whole problem lies in the weak regulatory policy of the state in relation to the alcohol market. Low prices and availability of alcohol - all this becomes the reason for introducing people to alcohol from a young age. In addition, there are many enterprises for the production of alcoholic beverages in the country. In the first place in popularity is vodka. On the second - beer, and on the third - wine.

Belarus

Belarus in 2016 took first place in the ranking of "The most drinking countries in the world". Each inhabitant of the country accounts for almost 18 liters of alcohol per year. It should be noted that when compiling the statistics, alcohol was not taken into account. And moonshine, as you know, is a problem in Belarus and other post-Soviet countries.

Who drinks the least

Alcohol consumption statistics over the past few years indicate that the most non-drinking country is Yemen. A few milliliters per capita per year. And all because Islam, which is professed by the vast majority of the population, prohibits drinking alcoholic beverages, up to Sharia punishment. In Somalia, Pakistan, Kuwait, Libya and other Muslim countries next to Yemen, the rate of alcohol consumption is also low.

Conclusion

The World Health Organization has been ranking countries by alcohol consumption for many years in a row. The limit value is considered to be 8 liters per capita per year. It is believed that if such an indicator lasts for several years, we are talking about genetic alcoholism. This problem can cause problems with the health and mental development of future generations. At the moment, most European countries are at risk.

Worldwide, there is a steady upward trend in the incidence of alcohol dependence. The World Health Organization cannot stand aside, since alcoholism provokes deadly diseases that annually claim the lives of many people.

Every year this organization publishes a rating of the most drinking countries in the world. The volume of alcohol consumption per capita is taken into account (the population is taken with the exception of citizens under the age of 15, and ethanol is considered in its pure form). Of course, only legally sold alcoholic products are subject to accounting.

Positions in the ranking change from year to year, but, as a rule, the same countries fall into it. These are European states and countries of the post-Soviet space. Despite the widespread opinion that Russia is a territory of wholesale drunkenness, it is not even included in the top three.

Of course, the level of alcohol consumption in the Russian Federation is quite high, but we are quite seriously overtaken by our neighbors - the Baltic countries and other states of the post-Soviet space.

Belarus, Ukraine

In Belarus, alcohol consumption is approximately 17.5 liters of alcohol annually. Almost half of the residents prefer vodka and other strong drinks, about 17% drink mostly beer.

Of course, official figures do not reflect the true level of drunkenness, since the tradition of handicraft production of alcohol in this country is quite common. In this regard, the government is now developing and implementing programs to combat drunkenness.

In Ukraine, according to official data, they consume almost the same amount of alcoholic beverages - 17.4 liters. The inhabitants of this country prefer vodka, their national drink, as well as beer. Ukrainians also drink wines, mostly locally produced.

The circulation of alcohol and alcohol-containing products in Ukraine is almost not regulated by the state, alcohol laws are imperfect, therefore, there is a persistent trend towards an increase in alcoholism among young people and adolescents in the country.

Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia

The Baltic states remain the traditional leaders of the alcohol "hit parade". In 2016, Lithuania was in first place.

Latvia and Estonia "drink" less, but regularly get into the top three.

In 2016, 17.2 liters of alcohol per capita were drunk in Estonia. These people prefer beer, as well as their signature drink - the strong liquor "Old Tallinn" (Vana Tallinn).

Today, the Baltic countries are taking serious government measures against the growth of alcohol consumption: the age at which you can legally purchase alcohol is increasing, a ban on advertising has been introduced, and temporary restrictions on the sale of alcoholic products have been established.

Czech Republic, Poland

The Czech Republic has ancient traditions of brewing, many original varieties of this drink are produced and consumed here. Also popular is Becherovka, a strong herbal liqueur.

Alcohol consumption per capita is approximately 16.4 liters.

Poland hit the top ten not so long ago, but in recent years there has been a pronounced trend towards an increase in alcohol consumption.

Russia

In Russia, many residents prefer the national drink - vodka. Russians do not disdain other strong drinks, they also love weak alcohol - beer, wine.

The per capita consumption is about 15 liters per year.

Although Russia is not among the top three, the numbers are disappointing - Russians drink a lot. That this is a national tradition is a myth.

Drunkards met at all times, but the attitude towards them was sharply negative. The policy of the 1990s led to rampant drunkenness and an increase in the number of people suffering from alcohol addiction, when the circulation of alcohol-containing products was practically not controlled by the state. Today in Russia serious measures are being taken to combat alcoholism.

South Korea

Asia is considered a relatively sober region, but one country made it into the WHO alcohol top ten. South Korea is recognized as the most drinking state in the region.

Residents also prefer the national drink - rice vodka, they also like weaker local alcohol - fruit-based wines, beer.

Traditionally, most South Koreans end their working day in bars and other drinking establishments. On the streets of Seoul and other cities in the evening you can meet a lot of drunk people, but the Asian mentality and upbringing do not allow Koreans to behave ugly.

Great Britain

England and other parts of the United Kingdom have long been considered the most drinking countries in Europe.

In Ireland and Scotland, whiskey is considered a national drink, which is produced here in a large number of varieties. The British and Welsh prefer ale, beer, whiskey and gin (a popular English brand of Beefeater gin).

In this country they drink a lot, the tradition is preserved to go to one of the many pubs after the end of the working day. On weekends, the British, especially the young, get drunk, which is called "to death", you can meet very drunk people on the streets.

Here, alcohol is legally allowed to drink in public places, you can also drink while driving, though within certain limits.

Germany

This country has one of the oldest brewing traditions, and beer lovers pay tribute to German beer. It is thanks to intoxication that the level of alcohol consumption in Germany is about 12 liters per year.

Stronger drinks are also respected here, which are called the term "schnapps". Initially, this word was called moonshine, obtained by distillation of mash based on potatoes. Today, many types of it are produced, which the Germans consider their national drink along with beer.

France, Italy

These states are wine-producing regions where the tradition of making and consuming alcohol dates back to ancient times. In these countries, the main amount of grapes in Europe is grown, the vineyard area in France is about 60 million hectares, in Italy - about the same.

The level of alcohol consumption is high, so the ranking of drinking countries, of course, cannot do without them. However, the tradition of use here is strikingly different from the Russian and post-Soviet countries.

In France and Italy they drink mainly wine. They drink it during the day, at dinner, often diluted.

Portugal, Spain

In the Iberian Peninsula, the tradition of winemaking is almost as old as in France and Italy. Many varieties of wines are produced here, including fortified wines (port and Madeira are the most famous).

The Portuguese and Spaniards consume about 11.5 liters of alcohol annually.

Hungary, Denmark, Slovenia

In Denmark and Slovenia, consumption is 10.5 liters each, in Hungary - 10.8 liters of alcohol. The Danes prefer beer as much as the Hungarians. The second most popular place is wine.

Hungary is famous for its wine-growing region - the Tokaj Mountains, where the wine of the same name is produced.

Slovenia also grows grapes and makes wine. Strong drinks in these countries are preferred only by a fifth of the inhabitants, the rest of the population drinks mostly weak alcohol.

Australia

In this country, alcohol is consumed mainly by the local population, the indigenous inhabitants of the continent. Most often, preference is given to beer, among the natives there are many alcohol-addicted people. This forces the government to take quite drastic measures, such as compulsory addiction treatment.

Drinking alcohol in Australia is a tradition dating back to British colonial times. At that time, strong alcohol, mainly rum, was often used for mutual settlements, used as a currency. Since then, many Australians have followed the tradition of drinking heavily.

Today, state measures to combat alcoholism are yielding results - the popularity of alcohol is falling.

Uganda

Uganda is recognized as the most drinking African country. Residents of this state prefer strong drinks, as well as locally produced beer.

Of the hard liquor, Uganda Waragi gin and Bond7 whiskey are considered the most popular. Alcohol is sold everywhere here, there are no time limits, so most of the inhabitants of Uganda drink it.

According to WHO, about 60% of the world's population does not consume alcohol at all. Traditionally, Muslim states are considered non-drinkers, where the use of alcohol is prohibited for religious reasons.

Prohibition has been introduced in 41 states, and in 40 more countries quite severe restrictions on the sale of alcohol have been introduced. Sobriety laws of varying severity are in force in India, China, most Asian and African countries, Turkey, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Turkmenistan.

The least common alcohol among professing Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism.

The most sober countries are Yemen, UAE, Pakistan.

In Arab countries, for the use and sale of alcohol, you can get a very severe punishment up to flogging, caning and even the death penalty.

Measures to combat drunkenness

The highest positions in the ranking of drinking countries are occupied by secular states. Yes, and the Christian religion, the various branches of which are professed by most Europeans, does not prohibit drinking alcohol, and even uses it in rituals. Therefore, the effective methods of struggle used in Islamic states are not suitable for “drinking” countries.

Alcohol abuse is a serious problem that needs to be tackled at all levels. On the part of the state, the following measures are considered the most effective:

• age restrictions on the purchase of alcohol;
• a ban on all types of advertising;
• control over the turnover of alcoholic products and state regulation of prices.

A very important preventive measure is educational activities aimed at acquainting people (mainly young people and adolescents) with how alcohol affects the body, what are the medical and social consequences of alcohol abuse.

MOSCOW, May 10 - RIA Novosti, Maxim Rubchenko. The Ministry of Health estimates that since 2006 alcohol consumption in Russia has fallen by almost 40 percent. The World Health Organization, in turn, states that today the average Russian drinks 3.5 liters of alcohol less per year than ten years ago. What is behind these indicators and in which countries they drink the most - in the material of RIA Novosti.

Statistics games

The widely held belief that Russians are the world's biggest drinkers is increasingly at odds with reality. The consumption of alcoholic beverages in the country has been declining for many years, and at a rapid pace. The data of different departments are somewhat different - WHO says about 13.9 liters per capita per year, the Ministry of Health and Rospotrebnadzor - about ten liters. In January, Russian Health Minister Veronika Skvortsova said that over the past five to seven years, alcohol consumption has been reduced by 80 percent. Be that as it may, everyone agrees that in Russia every year they drink less and less, and this trend has continued for more than a decade.

In 2017 alone, alcohol consumption decreased by 0.3 liters - this is one and a half bottles of vodka (0.5 liters of alcohol), 4.5 liters of dry wine or 10 liters of light beer.

As a result, Russia is now not even in the top three most drinking countries (Lithuania - 18.2 liters, Belarus - 16.4 liters, Moldova - 15.9 liters), occupying fourth place and quite a bit ahead of Romania, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Bulgaria .

According to WHO estimates, 13.9 liters of alcohol consumed in Russia per capita is equivalent to 34.75 liters of vodka. According to the Tsenomer portal, the average price of vodka today is 693 rubles per liter. So, on average, 24,081 rubles are spent on drinking. The average salary in 2017 is 35,845 rubles per month (430 thousand per year). This means that Russians spend 5.9 percent of their income on alcohol. That is, more than in the most problematic countries of the European Union in terms of drunkenness, and three times more than the average European.

On the other hand, the average salary in Estonia is 1242 euros per month, respectively 5.6 percent is 835 euros.

However, Märt Leesment, chief analyst at the Estonian Department of Statistics, claims that the average adult Estonian spends only 108 euros per year on alcohol, that is, seven times less. It is impossible to understand who is right, the Estonian Statistics Department or Eurostat, but it is clear that one should not take such ratings too seriously.

Unexpected conclusions

"For the first time, the population of several countries was studied in terms of lifestyle, health, and working conditions," Terje Andreas Eikemu, professor of sociology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, explained to the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten. "This has not been done before."

Some of the results were quite unexpected. In particular, it turned out that the wealthy and educated drink more than people with low social status.

“Alcohol consumption in general seems to be associated with higher education,” notes Eikemu. “This distinguishes alcohol, for example, from smoking, which is common only in the lower strata of society. However, wealthy people drink “correctly”, problematic alcohol consumption is more characteristic of the lower strata” .

Another surprising conclusion is that alcohol consumption begins to affect human health quite late compared to other factors. "Conditions are more important and can tell us why we drink the way we drink," says Eikemu.

In addition, experts assure that bans (for example, on the sale of alcohol at certain times) are not the best way to fight for a healthy lifestyle. “Our research has shown that for the vast majority of countries it is more important to improve the well-being of citizens and improve working conditions,” says Eikemu. “The fight against drunkenness is, of course, important, but first we must give people the opportunity to live in dignity. to make people take care of their health as a habit.

The Russian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization are unlikely to agree with this conclusion, assuring that the decrease in alcohol consumption in Russia is connected precisely with restrictions.

The Ministry of Health of Russia believes that the ban on the retail sale of alcohol from 23:00 to 8:00 am, as well as the ban on alcoholic beverages in children's, educational, medical institutions and sports facilities, played an important role in positive statistical changes.

A question of culture

For obvious reasons, problems with drunkenness do not arise in countries and regions where Islam is widespread. Thus, according to WHO, citizens of Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania and Pakistan (0.1 liters per year per person), Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh (0.2 liters each), Egypt, Niger and Yemen (0 .3 liters).

The same is true in Russia. Experts from the federal project "Sober Russia" have compiled a rating of the most "sober" and most "drinking" regions of the country. Places were distributed in accordance with points, which were set taking into account the volume of sales of all types of alcoholic products, the number of deaths from alcohol poisoning, crimes committed while intoxicated, citizens registered with a narcologist, violations in the field of alcohol circulation and hours of prohibition on the sale of alcohol during the day.

What is the most drinking country in the world? Such ratings are annually published by various scientific and public organizations. Starting from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and ending with the World Health Organization. The amount of alcohol consumed is a reflection of many factors. The standard of living and education, mentality and characteristics of the character of the nation. There is often an opinion among Russians that they are one of the most drinkers on the planet. But is it really so?

How is the amount of alcohol consumed by the population calculated?

The most drinking country is most often determined by the World Health Organization. To compile its ranking, WHO measures how much each resident of the state drinks pure ethyl alcohol. At the same time, for the purity of the experiment, only citizens over 15 years old are taken into account.

The calculations take into account all alcohol sold in supermarkets and restaurants, cafes and gas stations during the year. So this is the most objective and reliable data.

Who comes first?

Currently, the ranking of the most drinking countries in the world is headed, surprisingly, by Lithuania. The objectivity of the latest WHO rating compiled so far is added by the fact that it takes into account the consumption of ethyl alcohol by each inhabitant not within one year, but over the past five years.

It should be noted that the population of Lithuania is relatively small. A little less than three million people live in the country. Moreover, if five years ago each resident drank about 13 liters of pure ethanol a year, now this figure has grown by almost one and a half liters.

This is explained not so much by the Lithuanians' passion for drinking, but by the economic and social state of affairs in the country. With a successful transition to a market economy and low inflation, the state retains a very meager resource base, and the deficit in the service market is growing rapidly. Recently, Lithuania joined the European Union and abandoned the local currency in favor of the euro. At the same time, European assistance is by far the largest source of income for the state budget. It has already exceeded 30%.

The absence of borders with Europe also plays a role. Most of the talented and promising Lithuanians today can easily move to countries with a higher standard of living. And those who remain, and bring the country to the lead, when the rating of the most drinking countries is compiled.

At the same time, the most popular drink in Lithuania is beer. It provides almost half of the consumption of ethanol. Another popular drink is midus, a local mead. An alcohol similar to beer, but a few degrees stronger.

Neighbors are second

In second place in this list are the neighbors of Lithuanians - Estonia. At the same time, the backlog from the leaders is very significant. Therefore, it is safe to say that in the coming years, the most drinking country in the world will remain unchanged.

If in Lithuania each citizen consumes about 14.5 liters of ethanol per year, in Estonia this figure does not even reach 12 liters. Moreover, it is worth noting that several years ago this figure was almost half a liter higher, but the state is conducting an active anti-alcohol campaign, which is bearing fruit.

Estonia has the same economic and social problems as Lithuania. The almost complete absence of a raw material base, a large outflow of the population to European countries with a higher standard of living, the dependence of the budget on EU subsidies.

In Estonia, beer and spirits are almost as popular as each other. Most often, locals prefer the strong liquor "Old Tallinn".

Who else is in the trio?

Over the past five years, there has been a trend towards a decrease in alcohol consumption per capita, but the French still remain among the leaders. If a few years ago each citizen drank about 12 liters of ethanol per year, today this figure has been reduced by almost a liter.

The most popular French drink is wine. Largely because of him, many believe that France is the most drinking country. In the total share of consumption of all alcoholic beverages, it accounts for almost 60%. At the same time, the rating of beer consumption is extremely low - less than 20%.

Such a high level of consumption in this case is explained by the mentality. Almost no meal in France is complete without a glass or even a bottle of wine. The country itself produces a large amount of this alcoholic drink, which is actively popularized among its citizens. Teenagers start drinking wine and do not stop until their death.

Another factor is the large number of migrants who have arrived in France in recent years. They also contribute.

Where is Russia?

Now you know that the answer to the question of what is the most drinking country is definitely not Russia. In the modern ranking, our state is in 8th place. Ahead - the Czechs, Irish, Germans and residents of Luxembourg.

At the same time, there is an unpleasant trend: in recent years, the amount of alcohol consumed has been growing.

In Russia, the most popular drink is vodka. In general, strong alcohol in the total mass occupies more than 50% of consumption, slightly less than 40% falls on beer. Men, on average, drink 4 times more than women.

Where do they not drink?

To say about themselves that they are the most drinking country in the world, the people of Pakistan definitely cannot. This state in South Asia is one of the most densely populated in the world. Almost 200 million people live in it - this is the 6th place in the world.

At the same time, the level of alcohol consumption here is one of the lowest on the planet. On average, per year, Pakistanis drink about one-tenth of a liter of ethanol per citizen.

The reason for this low consumption is in religion. The state religion in the country is Sunni Islam. Any alcohol is strictly prohibited. So the main consumption of alcoholic beverages falls on visiting professionals who have long settled in Pakistan.

Sunnis themselves cannot drink alcohol, but it is not forbidden to buy, sell or give it to representatives of other religions.

Surely, many people around the world think that the most drinking country is Russia. One has only to look at the usual cartoons, which quite often depict Russian people embracing a bear and a bottle of vodka. However, according to the published data of the World Health Organization, our country is not even in the top three in terms of the number of alcohol consumed per capita. "Prize" places in this case were given to countries from which, perhaps, this should not have been expected. So who can deservedly be called the most drinking country in the world?

Conversion to pure alcohol

Since every country in the world has its own culture of consuming alcoholic beverages and preference for certain types of “hot drinks”, when compiling such a rating, the WHO decided to calculate the consumption of alcohol by citizens of various countries in liters of pure ethyl alcohol. And for greater representativeness of statistics, people over 15 years of age were taken into account.

WHO specialists have absolute confidence that if the average consumption of ethyl alcohol exceeds the value of 8 liters, the degradation of the nation begins. It is with this use of "hot" drinks that the next generation is also likely to hit all hard and suffer from alcoholism due to heredity. And in such a risky position are today many countries in Europe and the United States.

The leader in alcohol consumption is the Republic of Belarus

As a result of the data studied by WHO on the use of the amount of pure alcohol per capita, Belarus turned out to be the most drinking country, where citizens drink 17.5 liters of alcoholic beverages per year. Moreover, this is only an average indicator of this parameter. If we consider the consumption of alcohol by men and women, then Belarusian men drink about 27.5 liters of pure alcohol, while for women this figure is much lower - 9.1 liters.

Russia, on the other hand, was in fourth place in this list, since our compatriots drink 15.1 liters of alcohol per year. The second in the ranking is Moldova, in which there are 16.8 liters of alcoholic beverages per person. The third place is occupied by Lithuania, where 15.4 liters of pure alcohol per capita per year.

Europe looks like the most drinking in the world - the list of some of the most drinking countries in the world has been replenished with Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Slovakia. And the scary thing is that a lot of people around the world are dying for alcohol-related reasons. For example, according to WHO, in 2012, about 3,300,000 people died worldwide, which is a very impressive figure. And mortality, according to experts, is unlikely to decrease - rather, on the contrary, it will increase, and the reason for this is an increase in the number of people living around the world and an increase in alcohol consumption, especially in rapidly developing countries.

What do Belarusians drink more in a year?

As a rule, the inhabitants of the planet intoxicate their brains most of all with strong drinks, which account for just over half of alcohol consumption. Beer is consumed in the amount of 35 percent, and wine accounts for 8 percent. Belarusians also consume vodka the most – it accounts for 47 percent of annual consumption. Belarusians drink beer in the amount of 17 percent, and grape wine - 5 percent.

And 31 percent of the consumption of alcoholic beverages in Belarus is made up of cheap wine drinks and fruit and berry wines, which often cause high mortality and the risk of various diseases. For example, in 2013 in the Republic of Belarus there were 3,100 cases of psychosis caused by alcohol and 1,600 deaths from drinking alcohol.

Having created such a disappointing rating, WHO nevertheless noted that the number of completely non-drinking people all over the world is high - it makes up 48 percent of the entire population of the planet. These people have never taken a drop of alcohol into their mouths in their lives. Also, experts noted that teetotalers are often women - men are more loving to alcoholic beverages.

And young people carry out rare, but plentiful libations into their bodies of "strong" drinks. Such episodes of drinking tend to occur across all generations at 7.5 percent, but the proportion of young people between the ages of 15 and 19 in this case is increasing and currently stands at 12 percent.