In 2016, around 92 percent of the recorded alcohol per capita consumed in India were spirits. Beer was the next preferred alcohol for consumption in the country that year with about eight percent of per capita pure alcohol consumption.
Distribution of alcohol consumption in India in 2016, by beverage
* Less than one percent.
Note: Values are as a percent of per capita pure alcohol consumption. Beer includes malt beers. Wine includes wine made from grapes. Spirits include all distilled beverages.
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