The most thumping countries in the world. Key Causes of Alcoholism

Alcohol is an indispensable companion of relaxation. At the same time, in some countries of the world they drink purely symbolically, while in others there is a real cult of strong drinks. Among the countries where alcohol is held in high esteem are France and Ireland. It turns out that the harsh Finns love to get drunk to insensibility, but the Italians are much more restrained in this regard.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development tried to answer the question about the most drinking country. According to the results of her study, 10 countries were identified whose citizens break all records for alcohol consumption. They drink there not because of a feeling of thirst or a solemn occasion, for this a reason is not needed. The criterion for determining the leaders is simple - the number of liters per year of alcohol consumed per capita.

It is interesting that testing was carried out in countries around the world, but the first 15 places belong to European states, the only exception was distant Australia. It is also worth taking into account the existence of a culture of drinking and a tendency to binge. This largely determines the predisposition of the nation to alcoholism. So, where do they drink the most, at meetings, holidays, at meals and just like that?

France (consumption of pure alcohol - 14.2 liters per year per person). Beer alone in the country annually per capita is drunk 35.5 liters. The image of a Frenchman is quite traditional - these people slowly sip wine, enjoying every sip. In America, the French are considered saturated snobs, but even there they cannot deny the fact that the “paddling pools” still have great taste. In this country, in addition to wine, they are well versed in food. In general, in France, fine wine goes hand in hand with delicious food, these two concepts are inseparable here, like baguette and brie cheese. It can be put more simply - rarely when eating is not accompanied by drinking wine. It is interesting that cheeses, pastries and fatty sauces are considered national products in France, but the inhabitants of the country rarely suffer from obesity and heart disease. The reason for this is the food culture. In the same America, people usually eat quickly, spending a minimum of time on it, as if participating in some kind of competition. The French, on the other hand, eat slowly, trying to fully experience the taste of the food they swallow. Here it is customary to sit in front of the TV after work, enjoying a multi-course dinner, wine and a cigarette. Also, the French are very talkative, never ceasing to communicate even over food and drink. Thus, there was even a certain ritual. There are quite a few favorite alcoholic drinks in France - Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Beaujolais, and this list is truly endless.

Italy (pure alcohol consumption - 8 liters per person per year). Italy is one of those countries where wine is not only drunk, but also mass-produced. As in the previous case, wine is an indispensable part of the Italian food culture. In this country, a grape drink is drunk with pleasure with meals, and even children are allowed to do this, diluting only strong degrees. The Italians even encourage their descendants in their addiction to a truly national drink. And you can understand the strong connection between food and wine only by looking at the local groves - here the vine is adjacent to olive trees. The US Department of Commerce in 2007 calculated that most of the vermouth and table wine in the country is imported from Italy. The statistics took into account the most diverse varieties of famous wines. The increase in exports was the result of an increase in demand for Italian wines, all this improved the quality of alcoholic products created in the European country. For example, in the Chianti region, they are not chasing the quantity of wine produced, but pay special attention to its quality. This area is famous for the production of spirits exclusively from the red Sangiovese grapes. The variety is considered the most refined, and therefore expensive in the whole country. But in the recent past, Chianti was an ordinary red wine, to which white was added. The pride of Italy is such an alcoholic drink as grappa. It is made from grape pomace, observing a number of strict conditions. The quality of the final product is influenced by the ripeness of the berries, the method and nature of wine production.

Czech Republic (consumption of pure alcohol - 11.8 liters per person per year). But beer in the country accounts for 157 liters per person per year. And this is no coincidence, because in the Czech Republic the traditions of brewing and drinking beer are centuries-old. And since the 1930s, local beer has become known and popular all over the world. The production process of the drink here is original. Pasteurization of beer is not carried out, open fermenters are used. After the Velvet Revolution in the country, corporations significantly increased their output, which affected the quality. But still, Czech “lagers” and “pilsners” are considered classics of beer varieties. Any guest who has visited this country is simply obliged to try draft beer in one of the many pubs. What is worth only U Fleku - the famous restaurant-brewery that has existed in Prague for over 500 years! In such an institution, you can feel the real Czech Republic, get acquainted with its cuisine and, of course, beer. Lager or pilsner beer is a classic of the alcoholic genre in this country. Light, dark, banana, coffee - the eyes run up from the variety.

Germany (consumption of pure alcohol - 10.8 liters per year per person). And in this country, much attention is paid to beer - they consume an average of 117 liters per year per person. Is it any wonder, knowing that such a drink here is not much more expensive than plain water? Germany is known for its liberality, so alcohol is sold everywhere here - in newsstands, small shops and even gas stations. The country is famous for the fact that it is allowed to drink alcohol in public places. This alone puts her in the highest places in the ranking of drinkers. So no one will pay attention if you open a bottle of beer at a bus stop or in a park. In general, the Germans are very fond of having a barbecue in nature, and a plentiful amount of food will certainly be washed down with an alcoholic foamy drink. National festivals that attract thousands of guests are dedicated to beer. The most famous of them is Oktoberfest. It is held annually in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. The beer festival lasts for 16 days in October. This is how the harvest is celebrated. At the same time, the Germans eat their traditional sausages, eat sauerkraut, sing national songs and drink rivers of beer. Even mugs are used here with a liter volume, immediately making it clear that no one intends to hack. In Germany, there are several varieties of wheat beer that are popular outside the country - Weizen, Weizenbock, Berliner Weisse and Leipziger Gose.

Denmark (consumption of pure alcohol - 11.5 liters per year per person). Beer in this country is also consumed a lot - 90 liters per person per month. In the country, in general, they are quite loyal to the use of alcohol - about 96% of Danes over the age of 14 openly drink. Not surprisingly, this small country suddenly became one of the leaders in terms of drinking alcohol. Such statistics are quite frightening, they say that in Denmark, as in other European countries, the attitude towards drunkenness is rather calm. In addition, alcohol is cheap in this country relative to Scandinavia, and numerous Swedes come here for a drink. There are many drinking establishments of various types in Denmark. Connoisseurs will like the traditional wine bars vinstues, and those who want to save money will have to visit vaertshus. In addition, these smoky dens are poorly lit and full of suspicious individuals. French-style cafés feature bodegas, while kaffebars serve coarse greasy food and drink straight from the throat. The most famous Danish beers are Tuborg, Carlsberg and Lager.

Australia (consumption of pure alcohol - 9.8 liters per year per person). It is worth considering also about 110 liters of beer drunk per person per year. This country is the only one that does not represent Europe in this list. And the thing is that in the era when Western Australia was just being conquered, this huge mainland, which was a British colony, used strong rum as one of the varieties of currencies. Is it any wonder that the inhabitants of the colony were almost constantly in a state of drunkenness? Friendly drinking and drinking here was considered quite commonplace. Since then, in Australia it is simply considered indecent to drink alone. The residents themselves are constantly looking for someone to share a drink with. Until the 1970s, Australia was generally among the leaders, competing in alcohol consumption with Ireland and Germany. But since then, the passion for drinking has gradually lost its fashion. But there is still a tradition of ordering a drink for everyone in the bar, just wait until one of the visitors gets drunk to insensibility. Such a ritual allows us to classify Australia among the most drinking. One of the most famous alcoholic beverages in the country is wine made from the Shiraz grape variety. The berry has taken root perfectly on the mainland, they say that the taste of the drink from it is rich and bright, which is impossible not to appreciate gourmets.

Russia (consumption of pure alcohol - 9.29 liters per year per person). The word "vodka" has become one of the synonyms of our country. We invented this legendary alcoholic drink. Vodka allows you to quickly get drunk until you pass out, which is what Russians often do. In an alcoholic dope it will be easy to get away from reality, but what to do with a terrible hangover? Russia is not a country that pays attention to exquisite alcoholic cocktails. Martini, popular in Europe, is just an overseas curiosity here. And why experiment when there is a proven national product? And the point is not only in patriotism, but in the fact that vodka is really a cool alcohol. In Russia, it is consumed in its pure form, without additives in the form of soda, as in the West. The most zealous experimenters even add vodka to beer or wash it down with this foamy drink. It’s hard for thin connoisseurs of Russian booze to understand, but such cocktails are quite a common thing here. No wonder they say in Russia - "Vodka without beer - money down the drain." Vodka is usually served chilled, in small shots, and drunk in one gulp.

England (consumption of pure alcohol - 10.4 liters per year per person). Another 99 liters per year is drunk here in the form of beer. When the British begin to drink, they no longer feel the measures. Light or dark beer, ale, porter, whiskey flow like water. Not lagging behind the European Union, the country has passed a law according to which alcohol is allowed to be consumed around the clock. And even before the adoption of such a decision, the British did not particularly restrain themselves. Now it has become possible to drink beer even at breakfast. The fact that drinking is a special passion for England is proved by the increase in the number of diseases associated with alcohol consumption over the past 10 years. And where without classical cirrhosis of the liver? There was a time when almost all English pubs closed at 11pm. This fact ensured rather low rates of alcohol consumption. But today, nothing prevents drunkards from hanging around with a bottle in such establishments around the clock. The break is only for the sake of sleep. It is believed that in England they love warm beer. In fact, it cools here, as elsewhere. It's just that in America the drink is generally served ice cold. Among the favorites in England are ale and light bitter beer, they are drunk from unpretentious half-liter glass mugs.

Finland (consumption of pure alcohol - 9.9 liters per year per person). Living in this northern country is not so much fun. In winter it is cold, dark and boring. The air temperature drops to minus 30, and the night gives its power to the day for only a few hours. Is it easy to keep from drinking in such conditions? So the Finns seem to drink to forget and not notice the cold. In Scandinavia in 2005, a study was conducted that showed that it was alcoholism that was the main cause of death in these countries. Drinking has killed more people aged 15 to 64 than cancer or heart disease. The tradition of drinking in Finland is so ingrained that the prohibitions of the authorities are met with bewilderment. During the Prohibition period, even a hero appeared in the country, a resident of Helsinki, Algot Niska (1888-1954), nicknamed the "king of smugglers." All his exploits were carried out on the basis of illegal importation of alcohol in the country, which the grateful Finns could not appreciate. The country's favorite spirits are vodka and Guinness beer. Strong strong drinks are in vogue, as in Russia. In addition, there are many Irish pubs in the country where you can taste real Guinness.

Ireland (consumption of pure alcohol - 14.2 liters per year per person). Another 131 liters per capita is drunk in the country of beer. Sometimes it seems that a sober Irishman is nonsense. In the country, drunkenness has long been commonplace. Irish endurance in terms of drinking can best be seen in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Research conducted by the London Press Associated showed that about 48% of Irish people drink alcohol at least once a week. For comparison, in England this figure is 40%, and in France - 9%. Beer over time could become an integral part of the life of the island, now being mentioned in all the stories about it. The most famous brand, the pride of Ireland, was Guinness. This beer is a legend, a symbol of St. Patrick's Day, the patron saint of Ireland. On this day, the slogan "Kiss me, I'm Irish" sounds throughout the country, and all residents wear green clothes. Not surprisingly, in other countries, Ireland appears as the land of the Celts, where they drink non-stop. That is why this country takes first place in our ranking. And in addition to Guinness beer, the famous Harp beer is also worth noting. And how can we forget about Irish whiskey, known since the XII century?

Every year, alcohol consumption is increasing in many countries of the world, especially in Europe. This is due to the wide variety of alcoholic beverages produced and their availability on the market. Every year the number of drinking minors also increases. It is Europe that takes the lead in the growth of alcoholism. Many European countries are trying in every way to fight this addiction. Which countries in the world drink the most?

World statistics

Alcoholism is one of the three global health problems of mankind. It is the excessive consumption of alcohol that leads to more than 200 different types of diseases, and can also cause death of a person.

Alcoholism is in third place, after tobacco smoking and hypertension, in terms of mortality.

According to WHO (World Health Organization) in 2012, more than 3 million people died from excessive addiction to alcoholic beverages. Despite the fact that information is constantly spreading about the dangers of alcohol, dependence on it and the risk of developing serious diseases, including liver cancer, the level of alcoholism does not decrease.

Among European countries, Hungary and Romania lead in the number of deaths from alcohol. Central America (El Salvador, Nicaragua and Guatemala) has the highest mortality rate. In general, in all of America, about 80 thousand people die in a year.

Mostly in America, as in Canada, they drink beer, and in Argentina they prefer to drink wine. It is important that the largest proportion of deaths occur in those countries where strong alcoholic beverages are abused.

In Russia, 500 thousand people die every year. If we consider mortality by gender, then in 80% of cases men die from alcohol.

If we consider the mortality rate by age groups, then the peak mainly falls on 40-60 years. So, in Brazil, Venezuela and Ecuador, people start dying from alcohol abuse at the age of 40 to 50, while in the USA, Canada, Argentina and Paraguay, mortality mainly occurs from the age of 50. The percentage of deaths after 70 years of age drops sharply.

It is worth highlighting the relationship between the action of the environment and the likelihood of developing alcoholism.

In families where there are alcoholics, their relatives also suffer. About 50% of all crimes are associated with the intoxication of the offender. These are murders, road accidents, violence and beatings.

Important! The number of cases of suicide among alcoholics is growing rapidly.

Alcohol also leads to a decrease in the birth rate and the extinction of the nation. Children born to mothers addicted to alcohol have physical pathologies and mental disorders.

Due to the lack of proper education, they either repeat the fate of their parents and also drink, or follow a criminal path.

The problem of alcoholism is relevant in many European countries. Basically, a larger percentage of alcoholics are people who abuse beer. The share of consumption of this alcoholic beverage in Europe is the highest among all continents. In these countries, an average person drinks 1.5 liters of beer per day. In Europe, they are actively fighting this addiction.

What does the ranking of the most drinking countries look like?

The ranking of the countries of the world contains information on the amount of alcohol consumed per year in liters per capita. This is not the first time WHO has compiled such a rating. This is done in order to solve the problem of alcoholism in the world by studying the relationship between the economic, cultural, religious and social characteristics of individual countries and alcoholism.

In 2014, a study of alcohol dependence was conducted, which resulted in a list of 188 countries. The main criterion for compiling the list was the level of alcohol (in liters) per capita (indigenous people over 15 years old were taken into account). The top 10 ranking includes Andorra, Belarus, Hungary, Estonia, Moldova, Russia, Romania, Slovenia, Ukraine and the Czech Republic.

As you can see, most of these countries are former republics of the USSR.

Moldova tops the list. Alcohol is consumed here in the amount of 18.2 liters per person. People in this country drink a lot.

The Czech Republic is in second place and is in the top 3 rankings. Alcohol consumption is 16.4 liters per person.

On the map you can see the geographical prevalence of alcoholism.

Which country is at the bottom of the list?

Also, less than 0.5 liters per capita is in countries such as the UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, Niger, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania and Bangladesh.

First of all, such statistics are related to the cultural and religious characteristics of these countries. If we look at the world map, we can understand that almost the entire population of these countries is Muslim, and Islam forbids alcohol in large doses.

Russia's place in the ranking

Alcohol consumption, according to WHO, is 15.7 liters per capita. Therefore, Russia is in fourth place. When compiling the rating, only the population over the age of 15 was taken into account.

Although Russia is not in the top 3, the problem of alcoholism is very acute here.

The map shows alcohol consumption over the past 150 years in Russia and the former Soviet Socialist Republics.

As you can see, over the years, alcohol consumption among the population has been increasing annually, and this leads to the development of many diseases, in particular cirrhosis and liver cancer, as well as mental and social degradation.

If you look at the world map, then Russia among Asian countries is in first place in the ranking of alcoholism. The statistics are rather disappointing; every year the number of alcoholics in Russia increases by 2 million, and addicted people with mental disabilities - by 100 people.

In Russia, alcoholism is common among men and women to the same extent. Over the years, this harmful addiction is getting younger, they have been drinking since adolescence.

After the study, it was revealed that a large percentage of alcoholics began to abuse already from the age of 10 years. Namely, at this age, addiction occurs much faster than in an adult.

The real picture in Russia is as follows: according to statistics, 99% of men and 97% of women drink. As you can see, the percentage of people who drink is very high.

Of course, the compilation of the rating will in no way affect the reduction in the number of people who abuse alcohol, but it will provide an opportunity to study the causes and adjust measures to prevent the development of alcoholism on a global scale. Now it is necessary for many countries of the world, in particular for Russia. Until the rating indicators begin to decrease, but increase, alcoholism is a global problem for all mankind.

The World Health Organization regularly prepares a report that reflects the real situation of alcohol consumption in various regions. The order of the states in this list changes from time to time, but traditionally the leaders are the developed countries and the republics of the former Soviet Union. Least of all alcohol is consumed in Muslim countries, which is natural, given that religion prohibits drunkenness.

World statistics

Over the past two years, studies have been conducted on alcohol consumption in almost all countries of the world. At the moment, these data are the most reliable, such detailed studies have not been carried out in the world. The reports give figures for alcohol consumption in terms of pure alcohol per capita. All citizens over 15 years old are taken into account. The WHO reports provide official data and unaccounted for (house wine, moonshine).

In almost all countries, men are far ahead of women in terms of the amount of alcohol they drink.

Leading countries

Belarus

Belarus took first place in the ranking. There are more than 17 liters per inhabitant of the country, and this amount does not include "home production". As you know, home brewing is widespread not only in Belarus, but also in other post-Soviet countries.

Ukraine

Almost the same amount, namely 17.4 liters per year, falls on every resident of Ukraine. Such high figures of alcohol consumption are explained by the weak state policy of regulation. Alcohol is available, the prices are quite low. Young people are taught to drink from an early age. Vodka ranks first in popularity, followed by beer and wine.

Estonia

The three most drinking countries in the world 2016-2017 are opened by Estonia. The national drink is Old Tallinn. Despite the fact that the capital of the country has received the title of "City of Culture" many times, Estonians drink even more than Russians: 17.2 liters. per person in year. Of the alcoholic beverages, beer is more preferred here.

Czech

The national drink is Becherovka. A resident of the Czech Republic drinks an average of 16.4 liters per year. hot drink. Beer accounts for almost 160 liters. 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 beers.

Russia

Alcohol consumption in Russia is often greatly exaggerated, but nevertheless remains a serious problem. It is one of the main causes of death and low life expectancy among men. The most popular drink is vodka, its consumption culture is quite low. Vodka causes rapid intoxication due to the tradition of drinking without a snack, in one gulp, without a break.

The state takes measures to solve the alcohol problem:

• advertising of alcoholic beverages is prohibited;
• increased excise taxes on alcohol;
• increased minimum price;
• increased fines for drunk driving;
• limited time and place of sale.

These measures have a positive result, but insufficient.

Germany

The national drink is schnapps. On average, Germans consume 11.7 liters. alcoholic products. Especially here beer is held in high esteem, which is cheap by local standards. The country is deservedly one of the ten most drinking countries in the world, as alcohol is sold everywhere: in shops, at gas stations, in newsstands.

Ireland

According to official statistics, an ordinary Irishman drinks 11.6 liters. alcoholic drinks per year. This is not enough to get into the top five drinking countries in the world in 2016-2017. Ireland is famous for its whiskey and the national beer brand Guinness, which is drunk by almost everyone, as it is considered low in calories (198 kcal).

Portugal and Spain

The eighth step is occupied by two sunny and hot countries. The Portuguese and Spaniards drink approximately the same: 11.4 liters. alcohol for 1 person in year. The national drink of the Portuguese is port wine, but more often they drink wine and beer. Portuguese winemakers are proud of their vineyards. These two most drinking countries in the world prefer wine more, followed by beer, which is much cheaper: for a large glass of beer in a supermarket, you will have to pay almost 3.5 dollars.

Hungary, Denmark and Slovenia

In these countries, alcohol consumption per year is less than 11 liters. Residents of these countries prefer beer and wine, with the exception of Slovakia, where the proportion of spirits is high.

European countries such as Austria, Poland, France, Italy and others are leaders in drinking low-alcohol drinks.

Many of our compatriots have one stable stereotype regarding the size of the consumption of strong drinks by Russians. No one will be surprised by a caricature where a Russian peasant of a specific appearance holds a bottle of "fire water" in his hands. But according to the completely neutral World Health Organization, Russia did not even get into the “honorary” top three in terms of the amount of alcohol consumed by its inhabitants. And the first places went to such countries that few people expected to see among the "laureates". So which country can be considered the most drinking in the world?

Historically, each country has developed its own culture of drinking alcoholic beverages, which prefers options of different strengths. To unify the rating, WHO had to take into account not the natural volume of a wide variety of strong drinks that are preferred in a particular country, but in terms of pure ethyl alcohol, which they actually contain. In order to increase the representativeness of the calculation, even people who were barely 15 years old were added to the statistics.

1st place - Moldova (18.22 l)

It should not be particularly surprising that this small country has taken the lead in the ranking of the most drinking countries in the world - after all, its main agricultural crop is grapes. The population of Moldova, which is about 3.5 million people, on average "takes on the chest" 18.22 liters of alcohol per year per person. At the same time, only a smaller part (about 8 liters) is used officially, that is, it is bought in stores with a state license. But even more Moldovans drink products made in clandestine workshops. In Moldova, strong drinks should be noted analogue of cognac, tsuyku - tincture of pear, apricot or plum, and, of course, excellent grape wine. At the same time, cognac is made only at official factories, but wine and liqueurs are produced both officially and illegally.

2nd place - Czech Republic (16.45 l)

The Czech Republic is somewhat behind Moldova, where everyone drinks “only” 16.45 liters of alcohol per year. Czech beer is known all over the world and has a rich history. The most famous brands are Velkopopovitsky goat, Pilsner, Radegast. The Celts began to produce beer here in the 12th century. The local Slavs liked this drink so much that a few years later it was already brewed in almost every home. But the Czech Republic does not forget about winemaking, which has become the most promising in local agriculture. Mostly grapes are grown in Moravia, which is why Czech wines are often referred to as "Moravian". In the capital of the country - Prague, in its many bars you can taste most varieties of Czech wine and beer.

3rd place - Hungary (16.27 l)

The honorable third place, slightly behind the Czechs, is occupied by alcohol lovers from Hungary, which has many excellent vineyards. In this country, two alcoholic drinks have become the most famous. One of them is the famous Tokay dessert white wine, the grapes for which grow in the vineyards of Tokay Hegyalja. The other is an herbal liqueur produced over two centuries, the secret of the recipe of which is passed down from generation to generation by local families - it is only known that it contains about 40 herbs and that it is aged in oak barrels.

4th place - Russia (15.76 l)

But it was Russia that turned out to be the first below the line of winners. Unfortunately, Russians do not drink too much wine, but they make up for its lack with beer and vodka. Although, according to researchers, the percentage of the population inclined specifically to the use of wines is gradually growing.

5th place - Ukraine (15.6 l)

It is easy to predict that next to Russia, Ukraine will also be on this list. In Little Russia, back in the 17th century, the main strong drink was "gorilka" - local moonshine. True, in those days it was often called “hot vodka”. In present-day Ukraine, the production of high-quality Nemiroff vodka, which meets international standards, has also been launched. The most famous from this line is "Ukrainian honey with pepper". The Ukrainian vodka "Khortitsa" is no less famous all over the world.

6th place - Estonia (15.57 l)

In sixth place in the list of the most drinking countries was another fragment of the former USSR - Estonia. But at the same time, Tallinn has always been considered one of the most cultured and calm European cities. Probably because Estonians prefer ale or beer to strong drinks.

7th place - Andorra (15.48 l)

Lost in the Pyrenees and squeezed on both sides by Spain and France, the dwarf state of Andorra prefers wine, especially since it has as many as four family wineries. In addition to wine, Andorrans also drink 4 types of beer, including roasted malt and wheat.

8th place - Romania (15.3 l)

This medium-sized European country, with a population of about 21 million people, is only in 50th place in terms of human development index, but in terms of alcohol consumption it is much higher - in eighth. Moreover, in Romania, with approximately equal zeal, residents drink strong alcoholic beverages and beer. Although the Balkans are an ancient wine-growing region, the Romanians prefer the strongest (40-60 degrees) "rakia". This drink can have different origins: “Slivovitz” is made from plums, “Smokinova” - from figs, “Kaisieva” - from apricots, and “Muscatova” - from grapes. At the same time, rakia is drunk not only chilled, but also heated, while adding orange peels, cinnamon and cloves.

9th place - Slovenia (15.19 l)

Not far from Romania on the map and next door in our ranking is Slovenia, drinking almost as much. But Slovenes love beer most of all, and wine is in the background here, and this despite the fact that near Maribor there are the oldest vineyards in Europe, Stara Trta, which are over 400 years old.

10th place - Belarus (15.13 l)

Belarus closes the top ten most drinking countries in the world and is ready to displace Slovenia from the 9th place. At the same time, the data on moonshining remained inaccessible to researchers, therefore, it is obvious that the real consumption of alcohol in this country is much higher than official results give. After all, it is known that Belarusians love to make Vilna homemade beer, and sbiten, and various tinctures: currant, cranberry, mint, chokeberry. There is also a drink with the strange name "krambambula" - mead with spices, consumed hot and chilled.

11th place - Croatia (15.11 l)

This is followed by Croatia, whose inhabitants overcome a little more than 15 liters of alcohol per person per year. The country is famous for its winemaking, producing about 700 wine brands. They also make traditional Balkan brandy (from grapes, plums, figs and other fruits, as well as herbs). Particularly famous are the marasca cherry liqueur and the bitter herbal liqueur pelinkovac, which is made in the central regions of the country.

12th place - Latvia (15.03 l)

The most famous in Latvia is the "Riga Black Balsam", which has been produced since 1755, but it did not allow this Baltic country to take 12th place. After all, many high-quality liqueurs and vodkas are produced here, for example, cumin vodka, tomato vodka and various herbal tinctures. In general, people in Latvia have long been able to brew beer, and today the Latvian foamy drink has an excellent reputation.

13th place - Republic of Korea (14.8 l)

The combination of cheap alcohol and Koreans' lust for the "green snake" put the country at number 13 in the rankings. As in all of East Asia, and in Korea, in particular, the most important agricultural crop is rice, so traditional alcoholic drinks are made here based on it. In addition to rice, fruits, herbs, flowers and more exotic ingredients are used to give a certain flavor to the drink, which is much stronger than, for example, in Chinese wines. Koreans have 6 main alcoholic beverages: distilled liquor (including soja), yakcha, takcha, flower, fruit and medicinal wines.

14th place - Portugal (14.55 l)

The next participant in the rating is Portugal. Thanks to the suitable climate, beautiful grapes grow in the sunny Pyrenees. Therefore, the Portuguese drink wine the most (55%), and only then comes beer, although it costs much less. Port and Madeira are the signature wines of Portugal.

15th place - Ireland (14.41 l)

The Irish got to 15th place thanks to the consumption of the world's most famous dark beer "Guinness", which they brew themselves. Some types of whiskey are also produced here. However, here alcohol is very expensive.

Common sense suggests that the greatest consumption of alcohol should be in those countries where there are many problems, perhaps there is poverty and poor living conditions, but in fact, very prosperous states turned out to be among these. This suggests that the financial development and well-being of residents is irrelevant when it comes to drinking. Surveys from various organizations around the world have shown that for the first time people try alcohol at the age of 13-15, which is not at all encouraging. We have ranked the most drinking countries in the world to dispel the myths about some and find out where they drink the most.

10. Portugal

The average in Portugal is 11.5 liters of alcohol per year per person. Port wine is highly respected here, but wine is consumed the most. This is due to the fact that there are many vineyards in the country and the price of products from it is quite low. In Portugal, wine is several times cheaper than beer, which is why it is in the leading position.

9. Hungary

In the top of the most drinking countries in the world, the homeland of the Hungarians, who know a lot about entertainment. Like the Portuguese, they give preference to wine, because they have more than 20 areas dedicated to the cultivation of grapes. It is consumed in bars, where it costs from $2 per glass.

8. South Korea

In Asia, alcohol is very reserved, but not in South Korea. Ten years ago, the strictest law was established here, just a taboo on all alcohol, but it was canceled and the consumption of vodka, tinctures and moonshine just soared from scratch to the eighth position in the list of the most drinking countries in the world.

7. Ireland

The Irish are famous for their love of beer and whiskey. There are 11.8 alcohol drinks per capita per year, but you can’t drink much here because of high prices. One glass of beer costs from 6 dollars, and for a bottle of whiskey you can pay about 40-50 dollars.

6. Germany

In strict, restrained Germany, they are very loyal to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Unlike many other states, in this one you can safely drink beer in the park or on the street. It is also cheap by local standards, although schnapps is considered to be a native drink.

Recent studies have shown that the amount of alcohol consumed by the average Russian citizen has decreased. This is 15.2 liters per year, but it used to be even more, so the stereotype about the most drinking nation is slowly collapsing. The key drink is considered to be vodka, which is popular here because it quickly allows you to enter a state of intoxication.

In the statistics of the most drinking countries in the world, the Czech Republic shows a result of 16.5 liters per person. Varieties of Czech beer are known all over the world, and the state itself has a huge number of pubs and establishments with a long history, where you can have a good time with a glass of strong drink.

3. Estonia

Never before has Estonia been so close to being the leader in such lists. And this is explained by the fact that the authorities of the country decided to remove the age limit on alcohol and now you can drink here from 16 years old. This law also applies to tourists, so they immediately began to organize entire alcohol tours to Estonia.

2. Ukraine

The weak alcohol market, which is very poorly controlled, has led to the fact that a very large number of people in Ukraine, even before they have crossed the mark of 25 years, become dependent on alcohol. Vodka, vodka and beer are popular here.

1. Belarus

What is the most drinking country in the world? According to the data received and an indicator of 17.6 liters, this is Belarus. They drink mainly strong drinks here, wine and beer are quite rare, despite the fact that it was not possible to collect information about their own brewing of moonshine and all sorts of tinctures.