Wine Consumption Per Capita 2021
Wine consumption per capita measures the average liters of wine consumed by individuals in a country annually.
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Rank | Actions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Republic of Moldova | 7.04 liters | |
2 | Portugal | 5.91 liters | |
3 | France | 5.74 liters | |
4 | Italy | 5.66 liters | |
5 | Georgia | 5.119 liters | |
6 | Slovenia | 5 liters | |
7 | Andorra | 4.68 liters | |
8 | Denmark | 4.54 liters | |
9 | Luxembourg | 4.53 liters | |
10 | Australia | 4.52 liters | |
11 | Switzerland | 4.12 liters | |
12 | Namibia | 3.71 liters | |
13 | United Kingdom | 3.71 liters | |
14 | Spain | 3.62 liters | |
15 | Argentina | 3.59 liters | |
16 | Sweden | 3.51 liters | |
17 | Austria | 3.5 liters | |
18 | Croatia | 3.452 liters | |
19 | Romania | 3.39 liters | |
20 | Germany | 3.32 liters | |
21 | Uruguay | 3.09 liters | |
22 | Netherlands | 3.04 liters | |
23 | Belgium | 2.988 liters | |
24 | Czech Republic | 2.97 liters | |
25 | Norway | 2.96 liters | |
26 | Greece | 2.934 liters | |
27 | Sao Tome and Principe | 2.866 liters | |
28 | Ireland | 2.81 liters | |
29 | New Zealand | 2.65 liters | |
30 | Iceland | 2.49 liters | |
31 | Seychelles | 2.488 liters | |
32 | Hungary | 2.37 liters | |
33 | Antigua and Barbuda | 2.369 liters | |
34 | Chile | 2.277 liters | |
35 | Slovakia | 2.26 liters | |
36 | Canada | 2 liters | |
37 | Estonia | 1.92 liters | |
38 | North Macedonia | 1.801 liters | |
39 | Saint Lucia | 1.796 liters | |
40 | Finland | 1.73 liters | |
41 | United States | 1.67 liters | |
42 | Latvia | 1.5 liters | |
43 | Albania | 1.462 liters | |
44 | Turkmenistan | 1.441 liters | |
45 | Lithuania | 1.42 liters | |
46 | Cabo Verde | 1.337 liters | |
47 | Mongolia | 1.32 liters | |
48 | Serbia | 1.295 liters | |
49 | Bahamas | 1.28 liters | |
50 | Cyprus | 1.278 liters | |
51 | South Africa | 1.19 liters | |
52 | Bulgaria | 1.115 liters | |
53 | Malta | 1.1 liters | |
54 | Belarus | 1.03 liters | |
55 | Barbados | 1.03 liters | |
56 | Guinea-Bissau | 1 liters | |
57 | Russia | 0.99 liters | |
58 | Poland | 0.95 liters | |
59 | Montenegro | 0.864 liters | |
60 | Equatorial Guinea | 0.686 liters | |
61 | Paraguay | 0.666 liters | |
62 | Maldives | 0.647 liters | |
63 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 0.631 liters | |
64 | Armenia | 0.546 liters | |
65 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.514 liters | |
66 | Grenada | 0.505 liters | |
67 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0.444 liters | |
68 | Peru | 0.442 liters | |
69 | Gabon | 0.427 liters | |
70 | Ukraine | 0.4 liters | |
71 | Tunisia | 0.384 liters | |
72 | Brazil | 0.38 liters | |
73 | Belize | 0.377 liters | |
74 | Vanuatu | 0.373 liters | |
75 | Turkey | 0.37 liters | |
76 | Cรดte d'Ivoire | 0.366 liters | |
77 | Japan | 0.35 liters | |
78 | Botswana | 0.338 liters | |
79 | Singapore | 0.31 liters | |
80 | South Korea | 0.3 liters | |
81 | Morocco | 0.26 liters | |
82 | United Arab Emirates | 0.248 liters | |
83 | Jamaica | 0.24 liters | |
84 | Suriname | 0.24 liters | |
85 | Fiji | 0.238 liters | |
86 | Dominica | 0.206 liters | |
87 | Cuba | 0.202 liters | |
88 | Costa Rica | 0.178 liters | |
89 | Mauritius | 0.178 liters | |
90 | Tonga | 0.174 liters | |
91 | Dominican Republic | 0.17 liters | |
92 | Mexico | 0.16 liters | |
93 | Nauru | 0.158 liters | |
94 | Azerbaijan | 0.15 liters | |
95 | Kyrgyzstan | 0.15 liters | |
96 | Lebanon | 0.149 liters | |
97 | Angola | 0.148 liters | |
98 | Bahrain | 0.144 liters | |
99 | Thailand | 0.14 liters | |
100 | Micronesia (Fed. States of) | 0.13 liters | |
101 | Bolivia | 0.13 liters | |
102 | Uzbekistan | 0.121 liters | |
103 | Colombia | 0.12 liters | |
104 | Lesotho | 0.12 liters | |
105 | Algeria | 0.112 liters | |
106 | Burkina Faso | 0.112 liters | |
107 | Trinidad and Tobago | 0.107 liters | |
108 | Kazakhstan | 0.1 liters | |
109 | Ecuador | 0.1 liters | |
110 | Samoa | 0.089 liters | |
111 | Senegal | 0.085 liters | |
112 | Cameroon | 0.079 liters | |
113 | Congo | 0.077 liters | |
114 | Comoros | 0.071 liters | |
115 | Israel | 0.071 liters | |
116 | China | 0.07 liters | |
117 | Qatar | 0.068 liters | |
118 | El Salvador | 0.066 liters | |
119 | Eswatini | 0.062 liters | |
120 | Guyana | 0.062 liters | |
121 | Madagascar | 0.058 liters | |
122 | Bhutan | 0.056 liters | |
123 | Malaysia | 0.052 liters | |
124 | Guatemala | 0.05 liters | |
125 | Papua New Guinea | 0.049 liters | |
126 | Panama | 0.041 liters | |
127 | Benin | 0.037 liters | |
128 | Ghana | 0.037 liters | |
129 | Laos | 0.037 liters | |
130 | Honduras | 0.034 liters | |
131 | Djibouti | 0.031 liters | |
132 | Liberia | 0.031 liters | |
133 | Zambia | 0.029 liters | |
134 | Haiti | 0.028 liters | |
135 | Kenya | 0.028 liters | |
136 | Nicaragua | 0.028 liters | |
137 | Nigeria | 0.028 liters | |
138 | Solomon Islands | 0.028 liters | |
139 | Zimbabwe | 0.028 liters | |
140 | Rwanda | 0.025 liters | |
141 | Philippines | 0.02 liters | |
142 | Mali | 0.019 liters | |
143 | Central African Republic | 0.017 liters | |
144 | Oman | 0.016 liters | |
145 | Mozambique | 0.016 liters | |
146 | Venezuela | 0.014 liters | |
147 | Guinea | 0.013 liters | |
148 | Cambodia | 0.012 liters | |
149 | Vietnam | 0.011 liters | |
150 | Niger | 0.01 liters | |
151 | Tanzania | 0.01 liters | |
152 | Egypt | 0.008 liters | |
153 | Burundi | 0.007 liters | |
154 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 0.007 liters | |
155 | Sierra Leone | 0.007 liters | |
156 | Tajikistan | 0.007 liters | |
157 | Sri Lanka | 0.007 liters | |
158 | Uganda | 0.006 liters | |
159 | Iraq | 0.005 liters | |
160 | Jordan | 0.005 liters | |
161 | Nepal | 0.004 liters | |
162 | Chad | 0.002 liters | |
163 | India | 0.002 liters | |
164 | Malawi | 0.002 liters | |
165 | Ethiopia | 0.001 liters | |
166 | Indonesia | 0.001 liters | |
167 | Syrian Arab Republic | 0.001 liters | |
168 | Afghanistan | 0 liters | |
169 | Bangladesh | 0 liters | |
170 | Brunei Darussalam | 0 liters | |
171 | Eritrea | 0 liters | |
172 | Gambia | 0 liters | |
173 | Iran | 0 liters | |
174 | Kiribati | 0 liters | |
175 | Kuwait | 0 liters | |
176 | Libya | 0 liters | |
177 | Mauritania | 0 liters | |
178 | Niue | 0 liters | |
179 | North Korea | 0 liters | |
180 | Pakistan | 0 liters | |
181 | Somalia | 0 liters | |
182 | Sudan | 0 liters | |
183 | Tuvalu | 0 liters | |
184 | Yemen | 0 liters |
- #1
Republic of Moldova
- #2
Portugal
- #3
France
- #4
Italy
- #5
Georgia
- #6
Slovenia
- #7
Andorra
- #8
Denmark
- #9
Luxembourg
- #10
Australia
Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.
- #184
Yemen
- #183
Tuvalu
- #182
Sudan
- #181
Somalia
- #180
Pakistan
- #179
North Korea
- #178
Niue
- #177
Mauritania
- #176
Libya
- #175
Kuwait
Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.
Analysis & Context
In 2021, the country with the highest Wine Consumption Per Capita was the Republic of Moldova, with an average of 7.04 liters per person annually. Globally, the range of wine consumption per capita varied significantly, from 0.00 liters in several countries to the Moldovan peak. The global average stood at 0.97 liters, providing a broad context of wine consumption across 184 countries.
Economic and Cultural Influences on Wine Consumption
Analyzing wine consumption patterns reveals that cultural and economic factors significantly influence a country's consumption rates. For instance, the high consumption figures in countries like France (5.74 liters) and Italy (5.66 liters) are deeply rooted in their rich wine-making traditions and robust wine industries. These countries have established global reputations for wine production, which is intertwined with their cultural identities and culinary practices.
On the other hand, Georgia, with a consumption rate of 5.12 liters, showcases how historical wine traditions and emerging wine markets can drive consumption. Georgia's wine culture dates back thousands of years, and recent international interest has boosted local consumption as well. In contrast, countries like Denmark (4.54 liters) and Australia (4.52 liters) reflect a combination of cultural adoption and economic capability, where rising disposable incomes and globalization have increased access and desire for diverse wine offerings.
Religious and Policy Drivers in Low Consumption Countries
The bottom of the wine consumption spectrum is dominated by countries with religious or policy restrictions on alcohol. Nations such as Libya, North Korea, and Iran report a consumption of 0.00 liters. These figures are largely influenced by Islamic laws prohibiting alcohol, strict government regulations, or cultural norms that discourage alcohol consumption.
In countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan, where alcohol consumption is similarly low, religious beliefs and legal frameworks play a pivotal role. These restrictions are not only culturally enforced but are also legally binding, resulting in negligible wine consumption rates despite potential underground markets.
Year-Over-Year Changes and Emerging Trends
The year-over-year analysis of wine consumption reveals notable trends and shifts. The Republic of Moldova experienced the most significant increase, with consumption rising by +2.24 liters (46.7%). This surge could be attributed to economic recovery post-pandemic and a strong domestic market for wine. Similarly, Portugal saw a +1.00 liter (20.4%) increase, reflecting a revival in tourism and associated hospitality sectors, which are crucial to its wine consumption.
Conversely, countries like Cabo Verde experienced a significant decrease of -0.58 liters (-30.4%), potentially due to economic constraints or shifts in consumer preferences. Hungary and Belgium also saw reductions, with declines of -0.42 liters (-15.1%) and -0.36 liters (-10.8%), respectively. These decreases could be linked to changing health trends, with more consumers opting for lower alcohol beverages or facing economic pressures that reduce discretionary spending.
Implications for Global Wine Markets
The varying levels of wine consumption per capita have significant implications for global wine markets. Countries with high consumption rates like the Republic of Moldova and France continue to drive demand, supporting both local and international wine industries. These markets are likely to sustain growth through exports and tourism.
Meanwhile, countries with minimal consumption due to religious or cultural restrictions offer limited market potential. However, shifts in countries with increasing consumption, such as Georgia and Portugal, suggest emerging opportunities for wine producers targeting new markets and consumer segments. As global economic conditions evolve, wine consumption patterns will likely continue to reflect a complex interplay of tradition, economics, and policy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wine Consumption Per Capita in 2021
Which country had the highest wine consumption per capita in 2021?
The Republic of Moldova had the highest wine consumption per capita in 2021, with 7.04 liters.
What was the average wine consumption per capita across all countries in 2021?
The average wine consumption per capita across all countries in 2021 was 0.97 liters.
Which country had the lowest wine consumption per capita in 2021?
Libya had the lowest wine consumption per capita in 2021, with 0 liters.
What was the median wine consumption per capita in 2021?
The median wine consumption per capita in 2021 was 0.16 liters.
How many countries had zero wine consumption per capita in 2021?
There were 10 countries with zero wine consumption per capita in 2021.
Which countries were in the top 3 for wine consumption per capita in 2021?
The top 3 countries for wine consumption per capita in 2021 were the Republic of Moldova, Portugal, and France.
Insights by country
Kenya
In 2021, Kenya ranked #136 globally in Wine Consumption Per Capita with a value of 0.0276 liters. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting the country's cultural preferences and economic factors. The limited wine consumption in Kenya can be attributed to a predominantly Muslim population in certain regions, which influences alcohol consumption, as well as the country's focus on traditional beverages like beer and spirits.
Vanuatu
In 2021, Vanuatu ranked #74 globally for Wine Consumption Per Capita, with a value of 0.3732 liters. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting the country's cultural preferences and availability of wine compared to larger markets. Vanuatu's wine consumption is influenced by its geographic isolation and a focus on local beverages, such as kava, which play a significant role in social and cultural practices.
Belarus
In 2021, Belarus ranked #54 globally for Wine Consumption Per Capita, with a value of 1.03 liters. This figure is relatively low compared to wine-producing neighbors like Lithuania, which shows higher consumption levels. The moderate wine consumption in Belarus can be attributed to cultural preferences, where vodka remains the dominant alcoholic beverage, and limited domestic wine production influences availability.
Algeria
In 2021, Algeria ranked #105 globally in wine consumption per capita, with a value of 0.1116 liters. This figure is notably low compared to wine-producing nations, reflecting the country's predominantly Muslim population, which traditionally limits alcohol consumption. Additionally, Algeria's historical and cultural context, including policies that restrict alcohol sales, contributes to its low per capita wine consumption.
El Salvador
In 2021, El Salvador ranked #118 globally for Wine Consumption Per Capita, with a value of 0.066 liters. This figure is notably low compared to wine-consuming countries such as France, where consumption is significantly higher. The limited wine consumption in El Salvador can be attributed to cultural preferences for local beverages, such as rum and beer, as well as economic factors that impact disposable income for luxury goods like wine.
Somalia
In 2021, Somalia ranked #181 globally for Wine Consumption Per Capita, with a consumption of 0 liters. This places Somalia near the bottom of the list, similar to countries with strict alcohol regulations. The absence of wine consumption in Somalia can be attributed to its predominantly Muslim population, where Islamic law prohibits the consumption of alcohol, alongside ongoing socio-economic challenges that limit access to imported goods.
Malawi
In 2021, Malawi ranked #164 globally in wine consumption per capita, with a value of 0.0024 liters. This figure is significantly lower than many countries in the Southern African region, where wine consumption is more culturally integrated. Factors contributing to Malawi's low wine consumption include a predominantly agricultural economy, limited wine production, and a population that traditionally favors local beverages over imported wines.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan ranks #95 globally in wine consumption per capita, with a value of 0.15 liters in 2021. This figure is notably lower than many of its neighbors, reflecting a regional trend where wine consumption is less prevalent compared to countries like Georgia, known for its rich winemaking traditions.
The limited wine consumption in Kyrgyzstan can be attributed to cultural preferences, as well as the country's predominantly Muslim population, which traditionally consumes less alcohol. Additionally, economic factors and the lack of a well-established wine industry further contribute to this low consumption rate.
Dominican Republic
In 2021, the Dominican Republic ranked #91 globally in Wine Consumption Per Capita, with a value of 0.17 liters. This figure is relatively low compared to wine-consuming nations, reflecting a regional trend where Caribbean countries typically have lower wine consumption rates. Factors influencing this statistic include the country's strong rum production industry and cultural preferences that favor local spirits over wine.
Ukraine
In 2021, Ukraine ranked #70 globally for Wine Consumption Per Capita, with a value of 0.4 liters. This figure is notably lower than the European average, reflecting a cultural preference for other alcoholic beverages, such as vodka. Additionally, the ongoing economic challenges and geopolitical tensions have limited the growth of the local wine industry, impacting consumption patterns.
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