10 countries with the highest alcohol consumption in the world

10 Countries with the Highest Alcohol Consumption in the world Alcohol is produced by a process called fermentation, in which water and grains, vegetables, or fruits are mixed with yeasts or bacteria, which consume the sugars in the food to produce ethanol and carbon dioxide. Beer and wine are fermented alcohols. "Hard alcohols" such as whiskey, also called "spirits" or "liqueurs", go through an additional distillation process that removes some of the water, leaving a higher alcohol concentration and more flavor. Alcohol is a regulated drug, classified as a depressant. Consumed in low amounts, such as one or two glasses of beer or wine, alcohol is often used to "loosen up" and arguably acts as a stimulant. When consumed in larger amounts, however, its depressant effects begin to set in: slowed down motor functions, sluggish reaction times, and dulled or slurred speech. #Alcoholism and the effects of Excessive Drinking Alcoholism is a chronic disease characterized by excessive drinking and a preoccupation with alcohol. Rates of alcoholism vary by country and do not necessarily mirror rates of alcoholic consumption. Excessive drinking includes heavy drinking and binge drinking. Heavy drinking is defined as eight or more drinks per week for women and 15 or more drinks per week for men. Binge drinking is defined as consuming, during a single occasion, four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks for men. Alcohol consumption around the world The consumption of alcohol in each country varies greatly and is affected by each country's laws, culture, and other characteristics. The World Health Organization recorded each country's alcohol consumption in liters of pure alcohol for all beer, wine, spirits, and other alcoholic drinks. For example, one handle of vodka (1.75 liters) contains about 300 milliliters of pure alcohol, and the average 12oz beer or 5oz glass of wine contains roughly 0.6 oz (.0178 liters/17.8 ml) of pure alcohol. Top 10 Countries with the #HighestAlcoholConsumption2022 (in liters of pure alcohol per capita): The global average consumption was 6.18 liters per person in the latest year available. To make this average more understandable we can express it in bottles of wine. Wine contains around 12% of pure alcohol per volume square so one liter of wine contains 0.12 liters of pure alcohol. The global average of 6.2 liters of pure alcohol per person per year, therefore, equals 53 bottles of wine per person older than 15. Or to make it more memorable, around 1 liter of wine per week. 9 out of 10 countries with the highest per capita consumption of alcohol are in Europe. Uganda, located in Africa, is the only non-European country that counts itself among the leaders of per capita alcohol consumption. #TopAlcoholConsumingCountries 1. Czechia 14.3 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year 2. Latvia 13.2 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year 3. Moldova 12.9 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year 4. Germany 12.8 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year 5. Lithuania 12.8 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year 6. Ireland 12.7 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year 7. Spain 12.7 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year 8. Bulgaria 12.5 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year 9. Uganda 12.5 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year 10. Luxembourg 12.4 Liter of pure alcohol consumed per capita per year High Consumption Of Alcohol In Europe The people in European countries with high levels of alcohol consumption tend to view the substance with particular importance. For instance, in Czechia, which leads the world in per capita alcohol consumption, the #ConsumptionOfAlcohol, particularly beer, is viewed as good for the body. Indeed, there is a Czech proverb that says, “Beer makes beautiful bodies.” It is no wonder, then, that the beer industry is considered part of the Czechs’ national heritage. The Czechs also drink a lot of alcohol for historical reasons. When the Czechs lived under communist rule, drinking beer was one of the only social activities that were legal. People in other European countries that are high on the list when it comes to per capita alcohol consumption also view the substance with high regard. Conclusion Consumption levels, and types of alcohol consumed, vary widely based on location. Furthermore, the availability of fruits and grains used in alcohol production impacts which drinks are more commonly consumed, as does the predominant culture. Some cultures see alcohol consumption as a #PleasurableExperience, while others see #IntoxicationAsASin. There’s also the question of economics and availability. It’s strange, but in some regions of the world, industrially mass-produced alcohol can flood markets and become cheaper than other beverages, including water.