Mapping World Alcohol Consumption

The map shows annual per-capita alcohol consumption, in liters, by country. Darker shades represent more drinking.

Annual Liters Per Person

  • < 1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7-9
  • 9-12
  • > 12

Notes: Data calculated using each country’s production, import, export and sales of alcohol and its mid-year population (age 15 and older) in 2011. Read full metadata.

Data: World Health Organization (alcohol); World Bank (country region/income categories)

Credit: Matt Stiles/The Daily Viz