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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
There are some countries that spend a huge amount every year on alcohol, gambling, cigarettes and other vices.
Let's take a look at some of the biggest spenders.
Source: Bloomberg Visual Data
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
The Czech Republic
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 16.47 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 2,125
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.87 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 17 per cent
Total score: 64.5
Overall rank: 1
The Czech Republic, which has a GDP of $286.7 billion, is one of the most developed countries in central and eastern Europe.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Slovenia
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 14.94 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 2,369
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 1.01 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 4.2 per cent
Total score: 58.8
Overall rank: 2
Slovenia, which has a GDP of $58.06 billion, was badly hit by the 2008 global economic crisis.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Australia
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 10.21 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,034
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 1.44 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 13 per cent
Total score: 55.8
Overall rank: 3
Australia, which is one of the richest economies in the world, is a major exporter of minerals.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Armenia
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 13.66 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,620
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 1.65 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 4 per cent
Total score: 55.7
Overall rank: 4
Armenia, which has a GDP of $10.06 billion, is taking measures to liberalise its economy.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Bulgaria
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 11.40 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 2,822
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.82 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 3.5 per cent
Total score: 54.0
Overall rank: 5
Bulgaria, which has a GDP of $50.78 billion, is an industrialised upper-middle-income country.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Spain
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 11.83 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,757
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.85 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 11.2 per cent
Total score: 51.4
Overall rank: 6
Spain, which was badly hit by the 2008 global economic crisis, has one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Bosnia
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 9.60 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 2,278
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 1.11 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 3.8 per cent
Total score: 51.2
Overall rank: 7
Bosnia, which is posting GDP growth rate of 8.7 per cent, has average gross salary of $600.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Russia
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 16.23 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 2,786
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.03 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 4 per cent
Total score: 49.6
Overall rank: 8
Russia, which has huge reserves of oil and gas, is one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Belarus
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 18.85 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 2,266
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.25 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 1.41 per cent
Total score: 49.4
Overall rank: 9
Belarus, which has a GDP of $58.22 billion, is a state-managed economy.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Greece
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 11.01 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 2,795
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.74 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 1.27 per cent
Total score: 49.2
Overall rank: 10
Greece, which was hit badly by the 2008 global economic crisis, has one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Italy
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 9.72 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,475
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 1.01 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 15.2 per cent
Total score: 48.7
Overall rank: 11
Italy, one of the most developed countries in the world, is going through tough economic times.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Estonia
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 17.24 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,523
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.44 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 7 per cent
Total score: 48.2
Overall rank: 12
Estonia, which has a GDP of $28.44 billion, is a member of the European Union and the eurozone.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Ukraine
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 17.47 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 2,401
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.05 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 3 per cent
Total score: 47.5
Overall rank: 13
Ukraine, which has a GDP of $335.4 billion, has an unemployment rate of 7.4 per cent.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Argentina
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 9.35 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,042
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 1.37 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 8 per cent
Total score: 47.0
Overall rank: 14
Argentina, which has a GDP of $475.0 billion, has rich natural resources.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Croatia
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 15.00 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,621
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.61 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 6 per cent
Total score: 46.7
Overall rank: 15
Croatia, which has a GDP of $79.69 billion, has a service-based economy.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
United States
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 9.70 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,028
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.64 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 15 per cent
Total score: 45.7
Overall rank: 16
United States, the biggest economy in the world, has one of the highest consumption of drugs.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
United Kingdom
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 13.24 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 750
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.85 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 8 per cent
Total score: 45.1
Overall rank: 17
United Kingdom, one of the biggest financial centres in the world, spends a lot on alcohol and drugs.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Slovakia
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 13.31 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,403
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.76 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 7.30 per cent
Total score: 44.8
Overall rank: 18
Slovakia, which has a GDP of $132.4 billion, enjoys high per capita income.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
South Korea
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 14.81 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,958
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.63 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 0.13 per cent
Total score: 44.6
Overall rank: 19
South Korea, one of the most developed economies in the world, is a major exporter of electronics and automobiles.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Ireland
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 14.92 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,006
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.67 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 6.43 per cent
Total score: 44.2
Overall rank: 20
Ireland, which was hit badly by the 2008 global economic crisis, is taking measures to revive its economy.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Hungary
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 16.12 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,518
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.52 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 3 per cent
Total score: 43.0
Overall rank: 21
Hungary, which has a GDP of $225.5 billion, is a medium-sized and high-income economy.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Canada
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 10.20 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 809
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 1.05 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 13.40 per cent
Total score: 42.4
Overall rank: 22
Canada, one of the richest economies in the world, has a high usage of drugs.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
New Zealand
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 9.99 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 579
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.97 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 17 per cent
Total score: 41.5
Overall rank: 23
New Zealand, one of the most developed economies in the world, is a major tourist destination.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
Austria
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 12.40 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 1,650
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 0.48 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 4 per cent
Total score: 40.1
Overall rank: 24
Austria, one of the richest economies in the world, has a high per capita income.
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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling
The Philippines
Alcohol consumption per adult annually: 6.08 litres
Cigarette consumption per adult annually: 838
Net gambling losses as a percentage of GDP: 1.79 per cent
Drugs prevalence annually: 2.90 per cent
Total score: 40.1
Overall rank: 25
The Philippines, which has a GDP of $257 billion, is projected to be the sixteenth-largest economy in the world by 2050.