Bottoms up! Countries that consume most alcohol

About 250 billion litres of alcohol is consumed all across the world, with European nations leading the pack.

Let's take a look at some countries that consume most alcohol.

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The Czech Republic

Per capita alcohol consumption: 210.4 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 1

The country's capital Prague is a well-known destination for bachelor parties thanks to its drinking culture. Beer is the number one drink in the Czech Republic, at 83 per cent, while wine comes second at 10 per cent, spirits at more than 3 per cent and ready to drink or high-strength alcohol premixes is at fourth position.

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Ireland

Per capita alcohol consumption: 195.6 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 2

In Ireland, 72 per cent of all alcoholic drinks are beer, with wine at second place, 13 per cent, and perry and cider enjoying 10 per cent. The country is famous for its pubs and heavy drinking.

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Estonia

Per capita alcohol consumption: 185.5 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 3

In Estonia, more than 68 per cent of all alcoholic drinks are beer, ready to drink or high-strength alcoholic premixes account for 9.2 per cent, spirits 9.1 per cent and wine 8.6 per cent.

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Germany

Per capita alcohol consumption: 170.2 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 4

In Germany, 73 per cent of all alcohol consumed is beer, while wine takes up 18 per cent of the market share. Germany hosts the largest beer festival - Oktoberfest - in the world.

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Austria

Per capita alcohol consumption: 169 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 5

In Austria, around 70 per cent of all drinks consumed are beer, with wine second at more than 22 per cent and ready to drink or high-strength alcohol premixes accounting for about 5 per cent.

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Finland

Per capita alcohol consumption: 145.5 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 6

In Finland. 70 per cent of all alcoholic drinks consumed are beer, while wine accounts for more than 10 per cent. Ready to drink or high-strength alcoholic premixes have a 7 per cent market share.

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Belgium

Per capita alcohol consumption: 144.6 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 7

In Belgium, more than 73 per cent of all alcoholic drinks consumed are beer, with wine enjoying 23 per cent share. Spirits, such as whiskey and vodka, account for 3 per cent.

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Lithuania

Per capita alcohol consumption: 141.5 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 8

of all alcoholic drinks consumed in Lithuania, beer accounts for 78 per cent while wine enjoys a 9 per cent market. Spirits come at third with 7 per cent share.

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South Africa

Per capita alcohol consumption: 140.3 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 9

It's the beer that rules the alcohol market, with a lion share of 79 per cent, while wine comes second with 8 per cent share. Cider and perry account for more than 5 per cent.

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United States

Per capita alcohol consumption: 129.3 litres

Rank in alcohol consumption: 10

In the United States, it's the beer that accounts for more than 81 per cent of all drinks consumed. Wine enjoys a 10 per cent share of alcohol consumption, while spirits have a 6 per cent market.