Do Americans drink as much as the British?

Do Americans drink as much as the British?

The average American consumes 8.9 L in a year. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that the average American drinks almost 800ml less pure alcohol than the average British drinker. According to experts, baby boomers were one of the main causes for the higher rates of drinking.

Which country has the biggest drinking culture?

According to a recent research by the World Health Organization, the country where people drink the most is Moldova, where people consume an average 17.4 litres of pure alcohol per person per year.

What is British drinking culture?

British drinking culture can appear from the outside to have a pretty bad reputation however things are changing and this is being noticed. Research for Drink Aware found that 20% of adults aged 16 and over said that they do not drink alcohol at all and many described themselves as a non-drinker.

Why do Brits drink so much?

If you’ve ever wondered why we Brits are so famed for drinking too much – a new study might just have found the answer. According to data studied from 193 countries, those who live in cooler places with fewer daylight hours are much more likely to consume alcohol than those in sunnier and warmer climates.

Who drinks more Americans or British?

Britons drink almost one litre more pure alcohol each year than Americans, who consume the average amount, a report revealed today. Statistics released only once every two years show Britons over the age of 15 get through some 9.7litres of pure alcohol each every year.

What nationality drinks the most alcohol?

France took the top spot with 132 days of alcohol consumption per year, or around three drinks a week. New Zealand followed with 120 days, and the Netherlands with 112 days.

What country binge drinks the most alcohol?

According to the World Health Organisation, Austria, Ireland and the Czech Republic are the world’s biggest binge-drinkers. That term is defined as consuming more than six units or three pints of lager on one occasion over the past 30 days. Read more on the indy100.

Which culture drinks the most alcohol?

Belarus had the world’s highest level of alcohol consumption, with 17.5 liters of alcohol consumed per capita. The country’s high level of consumption has had serious health consequences on its residents.

Are the British big drinkers?

Drinkers in the UK get drunk more often than anywhere else in the world, findings from a global survey suggests. Britons reported getting drunk an average of 51.1 times in a 12-month period—almost once a week, the 2019 report featuring 36 countries found.