Surely many have heard the statement that the most drinking people live in Russia. But if you look at alcohol consumption by country, it looks quite interesting picture. It turns out that due to historical moments and national traditions, the problem of alcohol is acute in many countries.

Key Causes of Alcoholism

Before moving on to statistics, it is worth understanding what exactly makes people drink. Here are the main reasons:

• Urbanization. People who cannot cope with the pressure of a fast paced life big city, are increasingly relaxing with a glass of alcohol.
• Economic, political and social problems, and natural disasters. Modern man, without realizing it, is in constant fear for your life and well-being. As a rule, alcohol is used as a sedative.
• Low prices for alcohol. Due to illiterate government policy in the field of pricing control, alcohol is becoming affordable. Probably everyone has heard the life joke that a bottle of beer costs less than a bottle of milk.

Uganda

Among African countries, the most disappointing indicators of alcohol consumption are recorded in Uganda. The majority of the population drinks a strange banana-based drink, which most likely will not appeal to foreign tourists. Previously, this recipe was used to maintain morale warriors Another popular drink in Uganda is Ajono. This is a fermented beer that locals like to drink through a thin straw.

Italy

We can say that Italians drink relatively little - about 8 liters per person per year. Mass production of wine has made this drink part of national culture. Each meal must be accompanied by a glass. Wine is also given to children from an early age in a diluted form.

Australia

Australians consume about 9-10 liters of strong alcohol annually. Alcohol addiction is historical feature. The fact is that in ancient times strong rum was real monetary currency, which was actively used for settlements in trade operations and transactions. When Australia was British colony, people considered drinking quite common and even normal. Now alcohol is gradually losing popularity in the country. Nevertheless, many people honor the tradition of drinking until they pass out.

Denmark

Looking at alcohol consumption by country, it is not surprising why Denmark made the ranking. Each citizen of the state drinks almost 10.7 liters of strong alcoholic drinks annually. Wine and beer are especially popular here. As a rule, dependence begins to form with adolescence(from about 15 years old). The situation is not catastrophic, but alarming. It is believed that the Danes still drink little, since alcohol is expensive in the country.

Great Britain

Just over 10 liters of spirits are consumed annually by every Briton. It is believed that with the first glass they drink, they lose their sense of proportion. It is therefore not surprising that the number of people suffering from liver cirrhosis has increased significantly over the past decade. And all because alcohol in the UK can be consumed around the clock, pubs and bars also have flexible schedule work.

Spain

Alcohol consumption varies across countries. For example, in Spain there are 11.4 liters of strong alcohol per person annually. This is usually port, wine and beer. People's addiction to alcohol is due to two factors. The first is developed winemaking. Thanks to large areas plantations, Spain ranked third in the world in wine production. The second reason is hot weather. During siesta, Spaniards like to quench their thirst with cold beer with ice. In the evening, multi-ingredient cocktails are in demand.

Finland

Boasting impressive volumes of consumption of strong alcohol, the conditions of almost year-round cold are not at all easy. Low temperature air and lack sunlight encourages people to seek solace in alcohol. Alcoholism - main reason mortality in this country. The majority of cardiovascular diseases and cancer in people aged 15 to 70 years are caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Despite the fact that the authorities are strenuously fighting this problem and introducing all kinds of restrictive measures, the common people seem to ignore them.

Germany

When looking at alcohol consumption by country, you cannot ignore Germany. There are about 12 liters of strong alcohol per person per year. Of course, beer occupies the most impressive share. This drink is sold literally everywhere. Even at newsstands. And it is quite inexpensive by local standards. In Germany there is no ban on drinking alcohol in in public places, and beer festivals are also often held.

France

In France, alcohol consumption per capita is about 14 liters. Despite the fact that red wine is considered the main drink of sophisticated French people, cheaper beer is in first place in consumption. But still, you shouldn’t write off the grape drink. The French love it and are great at it. Good red wine counts integral part daily meal.

Czech

Alcohol consumption in the world is constantly growing. The Czech Republic is approximately on the same level as France. Residents of the country revere and actively drink their national treasure - Becherovka. Beer is also part of the Czech culture. It is here that drinks from world famous brands are produced (for example, Velkopopovetsky Kozel, Pilsner and others). The wine industry is also developing thanks to extensive plantations in Moravia.

Russia

Alcohol consumption in Russia is about 15 liters per person. The main share falls on vodka. In second place is beer. Russia's entry into the country is also due to the price of alcohol. Alcoholic drinks are several times cheaper than, for example, in Europe. Fortunately, thanks public policy The population's craving for alcohol is gradually decreasing. The population's interest in high-quality wine, which is less harmful to health than vodka, is also growing.

Ukraine

When studying the most drinking countries, one cannot help but mention Ukraine. Here, there are about 17 liters of alcohol per person per year. The whole problem lies in the weak regulatory policy of the state regarding the alcohol market. Low prices and availability of alcohol - all this becomes the reason for people to become addicted to alcohol with youth. In addition, there are many enterprises producing alcoholic beverages in the country. Vodka is in first place in popularity. The second is beer, and the third is wine.

Belarus

In 2016, Belarus took first place in the ranking of “The Most Drinking Countries in the World.” Each resident of the country consumes almost 18 liters of alcohol per year. It is worth noting that alcohol was not taken into account when compiling the statistics. And moonshine, as you know, is a problem in Belarus and other post-Soviet countries.

Who drinks the least

Alcohol consumption statistics over the past few years indicate that Yemen is the least-drinking country. There are several milliliters per capita per year. And all because Islam, which the vast majority of the population professes, prohibits drinking alcoholic beverages, even to the point of punishment under Sharia law. In Somalia, Pakistan, Kuwait, Libya and others Muslim countries Drinking rates are also low near Yemen.

Conclusion

The World Health Organization has been ranking countries by alcohol consumption for many years in a row. The limit value is 8 liters per capita per year. It is believed that if this indicator continues for several years, we're talking about about genetic alcoholism. This problem can cause problems with the health and mental development of future generations. At the moment, most European countries are at risk.

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Rating of the most drinking countries in the world

The World Health Organization has published a ranking of drinking countries in the world for 2018-19. According to WHO, alcoholic beverages are directly or indirectly considered one of the three main causes of increased mortality. At the same time, the share of alcohol consumed per adult is growing every year.

WHO specialists collect such data annually; this helps to determine the overall degree of dependence and the percentage of alcohol consumed.

For more than ten years, states have topped the list of Eastern Europe and those formed from the former republics of the USSR. Russia is almost always in the middle of the drinking list.

The world began to drink more. WHO has been keeping such statistics since 1961; based on these data, special programs are being developed to combat the spread of alcohol. However, almost every nation adopts its own rules for drinking or not drinking.

The summary is compiled not only by the amount of pure ethanol drunk. All produced alcohol, imported or purchased, is accepted for accounting. At the same time, as a rule, in the leading territories themselves, the population does not consider drunkenness a national problem.

Statistics from the world's heaviest drinking countries in 2018-19 show that, due to containment policies, the share of alcohol consumed has greatly increased in countries with open economic borders. In an explanation of the study, WHO provided a rationale for this situation. The organization noted that a lot of alcohol considered consumed in the top three countries is not bought for the sake of drinking. Most often, such sales occur for the purpose of further distribution.

The permanent states included in the world ranking are countries where the culture of consumption of so-called light alcohol is very developed - wine, beer, local fruit brews. Austria, Slovenia, Poland, Italy and others are leading in another statistical list - consumption is weak alcoholic drinks per capita. This year they were joined by countries in Africa and South Korea.
Beer consumption per capita for 2018-19

Top 18 most drinking countries in the world

Grew up on the planet global level alcohol consumption. In 2018-19, every person over 15 years old consumed 6.6 liters of pure alcohol per year. Since 2014, this figure has been growing by 0.2 percent.

Looking at countries with strong economies, experts have found that every fifth resident is a chronic alcoholic. Europe has held the leading position in suicides under the influence of systematic drunkenness for five years. Every 4th attempt to take one's life here is related to drinking.

This year’s ranking is represented almost entirely by countries in Europe and the post-Soviet space. Australia closes the top 18 of the world list. She first entered 20 countries with increased interest to alcohol.

And the most drinking country in the world in 2019 is Belarus, and the share of consumption of all categories of drinks has increased here.

Australia

18th line of the rating. Just three years ago, this state was one of the top thirty drinkers. But, due to the widespread distribution of local varieties of wine and beer, the country of kangaroos was faced with the problem of alcoholism among the aborigines. The health of many of them deteriorated so much that in some territories it was necessary to introduce compulsory treatment for drunkenness for local Indians.

Slovenia and Denmark

17th and 16th place. Traditionally, countries have same indicator alcoholization of the population. In these states, beer is not considered an alcoholic beverage; its sale is permitted to persons over 15 years of age. People often start drinking alcohol much earlier. It is noteworthy that local health care does not consider these national traditions a threat. Many medicines are made from beer and derivatives.

Hungary

15th place. Two-thirds of the territory of this state is occupied by vineyards. Even more wine is produced here than in Italy. This alcoholic drink is considered a national treasure and is drunk everywhere. Hungary remains the only country in Europe where you can get behind the wheel if you are fairly tipsy. Criminal prosecution begins only for systematic alcohol consumption leading to death from an accident.

Portugal

14th place. This country closes the list of territories where lovers of low-alcohol drinks live. Despite the fact that we often remember the national port wine, the Portuguese themselves prefer local wine and beer. The latter is considered tastier than Slovenian and Czech, since it is produced with the addition of grape sugar.

Spain

13th place. Spanish wines are a frequent export product. Over the past two years, the percentage of strong alcohol consumption here has increased. Grape vodka and moonshine took the main places on the Spaniards' table. Over the past year, temperance societies have become popular across the country. Many believe that in this way wine producers are trying to fight those who make strong alcohol.

Ireland

12th place. Classic Irish whiskey is produced annually up to 30 liters for every Irishman living in the world (!). There was an alcohol riot in the country within 4 years. And today, local producers have reached a high global level in the production of various alcohol-containing drinks based on malt and distillates.

Germany

11th place. Still the only country The European Union, where drinking alcohol is allowed everywhere. Local and imported drinks are so popular that they are taught about them in high school classes. The authorities believe that such awareness will help young people do right choice and stop drinking alcohol.

France and Great Britain

10th and 9th line of the rating. These countries have consistently high alcohol ratings. Local traditions of production and consumption of alcoholic beverages date back to the very beginnings of statehood. More than half culinary recipes These states are based on wine, beer, whiskey, etc. Until recently, some faiths considered the regular consumption of wine by children from the first year of life to be the norm.

South Korea

8th place. Asian countries are not often included in alcohol statistics. South Caucasus owes this attention to the production and consumption of quite European drinks - vodka, moonshine, tinctures, liqueurs. 10 years ago, drinking was completely prohibited in the country; the lifting of restrictions led to so many alcoholics that the authorities started talking about returning the taboo.

Italy

7th place. The country of wine and sun is always among the top ten drinking nations. Here, alcoholic drinks are used as refreshments. Surprisingly, in Italy there are quite high rating You almost never see drunk people. However, here the percentage of regular drinkers of strong alcohol has reached high levels. According to statistics, every third Italian adult is a chronic alcoholic.

Russia

6th place. Just 5 years ago, our country was one of the top five drinking countries in the world. In general, Russians began to drink less. Experts attribute this to the general impoverishment of the population. Not small role A program for developing a healthy lifestyle plays a role in the fight against bad habits.

Lithuania

Closes the top five. Residents of this small state quickly responded to the rather poor indicators; literally a few days later the local parliament approved a program to combat alcohol addiction. Co next year You can drink any alcoholic beverages only after reaching 20 years of age. Alcohol advertising will be completely banned in the country. The concept of time without alcohol was introduced - 2-3 weekdays and it's all holidays, you won't be able to buy booze anywhere.

Czech

Takes a stable fourth place. The situation in the country has not changed for five years now. Neither restrictions nor propaganda help stop alcoholism. Most people drink beer here, but strong alcohol is also drunk here.

Estonia

This is the first time this country has found itself in the top three; it usually ranks in the second ten. This is related to the removal age restrictions on the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Now any Estonian over 16 years old can drink. It is noteworthy that this measure also applies to foreigners. Alcohol tours in this Baltic country have become a frequent tourist destination.

Ukraine

Second place. The dismal result is the result of an almost unregulated alcohol market. In a country with strong traditions moonshine and winemaking today chronic alcoholic Every 4 people under 25 years of age is counted.

Belarus

First place in the ranking. Highest relative indicator consumption of pure ethanol. Almost half of the respondents (47%) confirmed that they regularly drink strong alcoholic beverages 2-3 times a week. Over the past three years, the system of combating drunkenness has been almost completely destroyed. And most likely, consumption data are greatly underestimated.

Summary statistics of drinking countries around the world

Based on the statistics, a summary table was created showing the dynamics of alcohol consumption over several years.

Place in the ranking	A country	Alcohol consumption per capita 2018 (l)	Alcohol consumption per capita 2017 (l)	Alcohol consumption per capita 2016 (l)	Relative percentage/ratio
1	Belarus	17,5	16,6	14	Increased by 25%
2	Ukraine	17,4	15,3	12	Increased by 45%
3	Estonia	17,2	17	16,5	Increased by 4%
4	Czech	16,4	16	16,2	Increased by 1%
5	Lithuania	16,3	14	15,8	Increased by 3%
6	Russia	16,2	15,8	16,2	Has not changed
7	Italy	16,1	16	16,1	Has not changed
8	South Korea	16	14	12	Increased by 33%
9	France	15,8	15,6	15,8	Has not changed
10	Great Britain	15,8	15,7	15	Increased by 1%
11	Germany	11,7	12,3	11,5	Increased by 1%
12	Ireland	11,6	11	8	Increased by 45%
13	Spain	11,4	11,3	11,6	Decreased by 2%
14	Portugal	11,4	11	11,2	Increased by 2%
15	Hungary	10,8	10	6	Increased by 18%
16	Slovenia	10,7	10,5	10,8	Decreased by 1%
17	Denmark	10,7	9	6,3	Increased by 69%
18	Australia	10,2	10	7	Increased by 45%

Alcohol-free areas of the world

In 41 countries of the world there is an absolute prohibition law. The governments of Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden have enshrined the principles of sobriety by law.

• In Scandinavian countries there is social program a sober city, according to her, in everyone locality Addiction Freedom Weeks take place every year.
• The first Prohibition country to post-Soviet space became Uzbekistan. The sale, advertising, and production of alcohol is prohibited here. And the court talks to those who use it.
• In many Muslim countries, drinking and selling alcohol is punishable by criminal law. And in Iran, Jordan and the UAE, the drinker will be publicly humiliated or even killed.
• China became the first active fighter for sobriety. Almost everywhere there are laboratories where you can undergo free testing for diseases caused by alcohol.
• There are more than 400 religious denominations in the world, and their adherents are not just against drinking alcohol. In many cults, drugs and alcohol-containing substances are strictly taboo.

As the WHO notes in its report, the share of drinkers is increasing mainly due to countries with developed economies. This is facilitated by the availability of alcoholic beverages and relatively low employment.

Alcohol is very common all over the world today.

The world population is susceptible to negative dependence on alcohol, which leads not only to the development of various diseases, mental and moral decline of the individual, but also to death.

Alcoholism statistics confirm this.

Alcoholism in the world

Alcohol consumption is becoming a problem in many countries. Addiction is widespread on all five continents. According to statistics, about 2.5 million people die from alcohol every year in the world.

Due to excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, not only alcoholics, but also their families experience all sorts of problems. Since alcohol becomes the cause of many unpleasant and illegal activities. Thus, about 50% of all crimes are committed by people in a state of alcohol intoxication. Alcohol causes inappropriate behavior. Under the influence of strong drinks, people commit suicide, murder, serious accidents, violence, beatings and many other actions. Alcohol also has a detrimental effect on children. Alcoholic women often give birth to children with various mental and mental disorders. physical development. In addition, because of addiction, families break up, parents abandon their children or do not provide them with appropriate upbringing and support, and as a result, children become street children.

Alcohol addiction can cause economic crisis, failures in production process, destruction of people's ability to work. Alcohol causes the development of various diseases internal organs and systems, mental disorders, loss of normal appearance, rapid aging.

The situation with alcoholism in Europe and Russia

Europe is a part of the world where problems with alcohol addiction are particularly acute. This is where the largest share of alcohol consumption per capita is observed. On average, each person consumes 1-1.5 liters of beer per day. Over the course of a year, Europe suffers losses from alcohol consumption ranging from 125 to 300 billion euros. Such losses include costs associated with both the purchase of alcoholic beverages themselves and the costs of treating addiction and illness. In addition, state profits are lost due to the fact that alcoholics often do not go to work, which leads to various disruptions in the labor process.

The statistics on alcoholism in Russia are also disappointing. The level of the dependent population is approaching a critical level. At the same time, all segments of the population suffer; the problem directly or indirectly affects any person. According to statistics on alcoholism in Russia, every year the number of people with harmful addiction increases by 2 million, and the number of addicts with acute mental disorders- for 100 people.

Not only men, but also women suffer from drunkenness in Russia. very common in the country. As a result of excessive alcohol consumption, about 500 families break up each year, and approximately 3% of the working-age population does not work. And the costs of treating alcoholism significantly exceed the costs of treating various diseases (diabetes, bronchitis, asthma, etc.).

According to the latest data, alcoholism in Russia is getting younger every year. All larger number of the working-age population begins to drink alcohol from young. According to surveys conducted among people suffering from alcoholism, the majority of people have their first experience of drinking strong drinks at the age of 10-20 years. It is worth noting that in adolescence getting used to bad habits carried out much faster than in more mature years. It is not uncommon for young people to be introduced to alcohol by their parents themselves, believing that it is time to begin their “adult” life. As a result, teenage alcoholism is becoming more common and younger.

Today, 99% of men and 97% of women consume alcohol, including occasional drinking. This is also due to the availability of alcohol. If we compare it with 1925, the situation is now very critical. In those years, the proportion of drinkers among men was 52%, among boys 65% and among women 10%. In almost 100 years the situation has changed a lot and not for the better.

Numbers and alcoholism

As mentioned above, various crimes occur in the world due to alcoholism, unpleasant situations, diseases develop.

If we talk about crime, then around the world from 60 to 90% of all crimes are committed by persons under the influence of alcohol. If addiction treatment were carried out in a timely manner, the number of illegal activities could be reduced by approximately 50%.

Alcohol consumption by drivers also has a significant impact. Committed while intoxicated a large number of Road accidents, many of which are distinguished by their severity, accompanied by death. A special number of accidents with drunk drivers is observed in Russia - about 85% of the total number of accidents. Most accidents happen due to driving into the oncoming lane and exceeding speed limit more than 30 km/h. This is due to the loss of fear in a drunk driver and the inability to soberly assess the situation on the road.

Another disturbing statistic is suicide. According to data, up to 80% of suicides occur among people who are drunk or in a state of alcoholic psychosis. About 60% of suicides are carried out by alcoholics, but only about 8% of them end their lives while intoxicated.

Drunkenness also has a negative impact on children. Most children from families of alcoholics become drunkards themselves. About 60% of teenagers who regularly drink alcohol have an alcoholic father. In addition, such children are different bad behavior, do not study or do poorly at school. All this affects their lives in the future. Alcoholism among teenagers is becoming increasingly common.

Due to excessive drinking average duration life is sharply shortened. Due to alcoholism, mortality in Europe has increased 2.5 times. In Russia, almost 1 million people die every year due to addiction.

All this data is indicated only in the official aspect. However, in reality everything is much worse, since not all deaths, illnesses and crimes are interpreted in the light of the influence of alcohol.

Rating of the most “drinking” countries

Research is being carried out around the world, according to which a ranking of countries in the world is subsequently obtained based on the level of alcohol consumption by the population. It is expressed in liters of pure ethyl alcohol, per capita. The value is calculated according to the method of the World Health Organization, whose main task is to solve problems related to protecting the health of the world population.

Alcohol is a kind of narcotic substance that can cause a state of euphoria in a person, distract from problems and various situations. Alcohol has been known since ancient times, but its consumption increased significantly in the Middle Ages, when the processes of distilling alcohol were discovered.

Research on social change in medical, psychological and sociological field Alcohol-related events began to take place in the mid-19th century. Alcohol statistics began to be compiled from those years.

Today, alcohol is one of the three most significant problems in health care. And, although approximately half of the world's population consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages, alcoholism is the third risk factor causing various diseases And premature death(after smoking and high blood pressure).

The ranking of countries in the world by level of alcohol consumption is compiled once every few years. Published in special edition. The amount of ethyl alcohol per inhabitant is calculated. The calculation takes into account persons aged 15 years and older. Last time The calculation was carried out in 2014, which included 188 countries.

• 1st place – Moldova;
• 2nd place – Czech Republic;
• 3rd place – Hungary;
• 4th place – Russia;
• 5th place – Ukraine.

If there is no further improvement in alcohol consumption, the situation may become critical. This is especially true for our country. Almost every resident in Russia suffers directly or indirectly from alcoholism.

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In the spring of 2017, a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) was presented, which named the 10 most drinking countries in the world in 2017-2018. It should be noted that although the order of countries in the ranking changes from year to year, the traditional leaders of the list are the republics of the former Soviet Union, and the developed countries Western Europe, while they drink the least in Muslim countries of the world, which is quite natural, given the attitude of Islam towards alcohol, that is, its complete rejection. By the way, the majority of the world's population (more than 60%) does not drink at all, and the global average consumption is about 6.2 liters of pure alcohol per year. In addition, it is noted that approximately 16% of total number drinkers are people who are said to systematically abuse alcohol, essentially being alcoholics.

Top 10 most drinking countries in the world 2017-2018

The list was presented by WHO representative Gauden Galea and is as follows:

10 Australia

Australia opens the top ten countries in the world where they drink the most. The so-called Australian way of life is inextricably linked with drinking beer. It is this foamy drink, and also wine, that accounts for lion's share alcohol consumption in the country. The biggest problem in Australia is excessive alcohol consumption Australian Aborigines for whom drunkenness and alcoholism have become commonplace. Therefore, the state is taking quite strict measures to combat this problem. So in the Northern Territory, where he lives greatest number indigenous people of Australia, a method of compulsory treatment for alcoholism is practiced.

9

There is no doubt that this high place In the ranking of the most drinking countries 2017-2018, Germany owes its share to beer consumption. In addition, the country is quite loyal not only to drinking beer (beer and wine can be drunk from 16 years of age), but also to drinking strong alcoholic drinks (allowed after 18 years of age). In the country, you can drink while driving, but the presence of ethanol in the blood should not exceed the norm of 0.3 ppm. In addition, there is a precedent when a court in one of German cities allowed drinking alcohol on the streets, arguing that the ban infringes on the rights of citizens and the authorities should not fight alcohol in public places, but direct violators public order. It’s true that there are very few of them in the country.

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Italy is not far behind its neighbor France, where there is a large number of traditional alcoholic drinks, many of which are known throughout the world. Italian wines and vermouths are rightfully considered to be some of the best on the planet and it is not surprising that the Italians themselves love to spend the evening with a glass of, for example, good Chianti.

7 France

Residents of a country where vineyards occupy 58 million hectares, an area equal to two of Belgium, cannot help but consume the results of their labors, because France is one of the largest producers of wine and wine products in the world. The traditions of drinking alcoholic beverages in the country, such as dry wine, champagne or cognac, have centuries-old roots, so the French regularly appear in the rankings of the most drinking countries in the world.

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Alcohol has long been part of Everyday life countries and, apparently, the British themselves are not particularly concerned about this. The world-famous pubs and restaurants of Great Britain are rarely empty, but what often appears on the tables of their customers? Although the UK is home to many world-famous alcoholic drinks, including whiskey and gin, the country's biggest drinker is beer, including the original English drink- ale. Drinkers are not particularly persecuted in the country and by law. Thus, in England and Wales, drinking alcohol in public places is not formally prohibited. Moreover, British drivers, like their counterparts in most Western European countries, can afford to drink alcoholic beverages while, as they say, driving. True, in strictly limited sizes.

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Not only European states, are in the Top 10 countries for alcohol consumption. South Korea took fifth place in the ranking and became the most drinking country in Asia. It should be noted that Koreans traditionally drink a lot of alcohol, and among the most popular alcoholic drinks among them is soju or rice vodka. Koreans also love rice or fruit wine and local beer. Despite the fact that people in Korea drink a lot (among local population counts business as usual end the working day in one of the drinking establishments) and on the streets of cities you can often meet tipsy people, including drunk teenagers; Koreans behave more or less decently, even when under the influence of a large amount of alcohol.

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Both of these countries consume about 12 liters of pure alcohol per year per person. The fact that Russia did not make it into the top three can already be called an achievement for a country where the consumption of strong alcoholic drinks is national tradition. But the fact remains a fact, and for three years now, there has been a tendency in the country to reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages by the population, which cannot be said about Poland, which, on the contrary, is rising in such ratings for last years. It should be noted that the Poles are big fans of all kinds of parties, and as the purchasing power of the population increases, which, of course, is good, the level of consumption of alcoholic beverages also increases, which is no longer so good.

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Another Baltic country was in the top three of the ranking. At the same time, it is quite unusual to see it so high on the list, because Latvians have not previously been noted for particular abuse of alcohol. Nevertheless, 13 liters of pure alcohol is exactly the figure per capita of Latvia given by WHO. The country is taking several measures to reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages. In particular, alcohol advertising was banned back in 2014, but this did not lead to a noticeable decrease in consumption. At the same time, data from another study shows the following unpleasant facts: residents of Latvia spend twice as much money on drinking (about 100 euros per year) than on attending cultural events.

2 Belarus

15 liters of pure alcohol per capita allowed Belarus to confidently take second place in the list of the most drinking countries in the world in 2017-2018. It should be noted that the country is geographically located next to the leader, Lithuania, and therefore the alcoholic traditions in these countries are very similar to each other. The state has developed special program on preventing and overcoming drunkenness, designed for the period until 2020. Its goal is to reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages to 8 liters of pure alcohol per person, since, according to the same World Health Organization, more high level consumption leads to the general degradation of society and negatively affects future generations.

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“The biggest drunkard in Europe, as well as the most drinking country in the world,” this is exactly how the above-mentioned official put it in relation to this little Baltic state, where, according to WHO estimates, 16 liters of pure alcohol are drunk annually. This news simply shocked the residents of Lithuania, and the local parliament immediately approved a number of changes to the legislation, which are designed to reduce alcohol consumption among the country's population. Thus, from 2018, only persons over 20 years of age will be able to buy alcoholic beverages. In addition, the country will completely ban alcohol advertising and introduce temporary restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages, both on weekdays and on holidays.

The ranking of the most drinking countries in the world for 2017-2018 was calculated using the following methodology: World Health Organization, which is based on systematic sociological and medical research and is updated once every few years. The WHO's attention to the problem is due to the fact that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is the world's third leading risk factor for deadly diseases, and this despite the fact that less than half of the world's population drinks alcohol.

Measures taken to combat drunkenness

According to the same World Health Organization, the most effective measures to solve problems with excessive alcohol consumption are:

• Restricting access to alcohol, including for minors
• Ban on advertising of alcoholic beverages
• State pricing policy

We should not forget about promoting a healthy lifestyle and creating conditions for active pastime that exclude the consumption of alcoholic beverages. In Western European countries, the use of such measures leads to a decrease in alcohol consumption, even in countries where drinking has become a real national tradition. So, drinking a glass of wine in Spain, Portugal, Italy or France has always been considered an ordinary thing for the appetite, the same can be said about a glass of beer for a German.

Chronic causes the development of pancreatitis in 60% of cases. 70% of murders and 62% of suicides are committed while drunk. Despite this, alcohol consumption per capita is constantly growing.

Rating of countries in the world by level of alcohol consumption

Countries where alcohol consumption is particularly high include:

1. Belarus. This country has repeatedly led the ranking of the most drinking countries. In Belarus, not only the legal, but also the black market for alcoholic beverages is developed.
2. Ukraine. The state traditionally occupies a leading position in the ranking due to the large number of wineries and affordable prices for alcoholic products.
3. Italy. Wine in Italy is consumed with almost every meal. It is customary to give an alcoholic drink diluted with water even to children.
4. France. Drinking alcohol is considered part of French culture. A bottle of wine almost always accompanies a French lunch or dinner.
5. Great Britain. Many pubs and bars are open 24 hours a day in this country. The most common cause of death for residents of the kingdom is cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcoholism.
6. Germany. You can even buy an alcoholic drink in Germany at a newsstand. There is no ban on drinking alcohol in public places in the country. Beer festivals are favorite national holidays.
7. Spain. The Kingdom ranks third in the world in the production of alcoholic beverages. Among the main reasons for alcohol abuse is the hot climate. The Spaniards quench their thirst with cocktails based on alcoholic drinks.
8. Finland. Finns are pushed to drink large amounts of alcohol by harsh climatic conditions. Despite the authorities’ active fight against drunkenness and numerous restrictions, the most common reasons death and emergence serious illnesses This state includes alcoholism.
9. Australia. The spread of drunkenness was facilitated by the use of rum as currency.
10. Uganda. The state ranks first in alcohol consumption among African countries. Preference is given to the local alcoholic drink made from bananas, which was used by warriors in ancient times to boost morale.

Drunkenness in Russia

The Russian Federation is among the most drinking countries in the world. Sociologists argue that the causes of drunkenness are often social, psychological, political and economic problems, uncertainty about tomorrow. Frequent drinking of alcoholic beverages is promoted by a large number of holidays.

Over the past decade, mortality from alcohol has increased in Russia: if 2.5 million people died in 2008, then in 2015 the number of deaths exceeded 3.5 million people. In most cases, death occurs after consuming surrogate alcohol products. The main consequences of excessive alcohol consumption include the birth of children with pathologies.

The Government of the Russian Federation has adopted a number of bills, the purpose of which is to combat addiction and the spread of counterfeit alcoholic beverages:

1. Since 2010, appearing in a public place while intoxicated is punishable by 15 days of arrest or a large fine. Criminal liability arises for inducing minors to drink alcoholic beverages.
2. Since 2011, drinks containing more than 0.5% ethyl alcohol are recognized as alcoholic.
3. Since 2013, the sale of alcohol in unauthorized places, as well as at train stations and in small retail outlets (stalls, kiosks, etc.) has been prohibited.

In addition, themed alcohol holidays and advertising of alcoholic beverages have been canceled in the Russian Federation. IN educational institutions give lectures about healthy way life.

Numbers and reality

Statistics of alcohol consumption for 2017.

An increase in the consumption of alcoholic beverages is recorded both in countries with economic problems and in countries with more stable economies.

Where do they not drink?

Complete or partial bans on alcohol consumption are more common in countries where state religion Islam prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages:

1. Bangladesh. The local population is prohibited from drinking alcohol. Tourists can bring small amounts of alcohol across the border, which is only allowed to be drunk in a hotel room.
2. Kuwait. The ban applies to both the local population and foreigners. Violators face imprisonment. Foreigners are in most cases deported.
3. Maldives. Residents of the islands are prohibited from drinking alcohol. Tourists are allowed to drink in bars after receiving special permission.
4. Mauritania. Alcohol is not prohibited for non-Muslims. You can drink it at home or in restaurants that have permission to sell alcohol.
5. Pakistan. Non-Muslim citizens who drink alcohol must obtain permission. The authorities are making concessions to support the state's economy.
6. Yemen. The sale of alcohol in Yemen is allowed only in Sana'a and Aden. A foreigner can bring alcohol with him, but he has no right to drink it in public places.
7. United Arab Emirates. Liquor sellers must obtain a special license. The non-Muslim population is allowed to visit bars, but appearing on the street drunk is unacceptable. Violators face heavy fines, imprisonment or public flogging.
8. Sudan. Non-Islamic citizens and foreigners can drink at home (in a hotel room). At the same time, visiting public places while drunk is prohibited.
9. Saudi Arabia. On the territory of the state there is a Muslim shrine - Mecca. The purchase and sale of alcohol is prohibited in Saudi Arabia. All foreigners are warned about the ban upon entering the country.
10. Somalia. Muslims who drink alcohol face imprisonment or corporal punishment. Non-Muslims who drink alcohol in public places will also be punished.

In India, the ban on the production and consumption of alcoholic beverages varies from state to state. In some regions there are no prohibitions or restrictions at all, while in others there is a “dry” law. You can import alcohol into Iran. On the territory of the state it is permissible to produce and sell alcoholic beverages to persons who do not profess Islam.