In 2022, Czechia had the highest per capita consumption of beer in Europe with 136 liters of beer consumed, followed by Austria with 102 liters per person. In comparison, French consumption of beer was at 33 liters.
European beer consumption
Per capita consumption levels of beer differ from the overall volume of beer consumed, although the distribution of alcoholic drink sales is made up predominantly of beer in Europe when based on value.
Beer in retail and gastronomy
Taxation also plays a large role, with varying levels of excise rates added depending on the country. As such, average retail prices of beer differ drastically across European supermarkets, as well as the share of beer sold on-trade or off-trade, with on-trade prices being generally higher than off-trade prices. On trade beer sales were highest in Portugal.
Volume of beer consumed per capita in Europe in 2022, by country
(in liters)
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Brewers of Europe. (November 30, 2023). Volume of beer consumed per capita in Europe in 2022, by country (in liters) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/444589/european-beer-consumption-per-capita-by-country/
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