Alcohol prices in Europe: Which countries are the most expensive?

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00:00Who are the heaviest drinkers in the EU?

00:06Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers,

00:11including liver and breast cancer. In 2023, annual alcohol consumption per capita reached

00:17an average of 8.5 litres of pure alcohol across OECD countries. Six EU countries recorded

00:23consumptions below the average, with Greece reporting the lowest amount at 6.6 litres per

00:29capita. By contrast, Romania, Portugal and Latvia had the highest consumption, reaching over 11.5

00:36litres annually. Over the past decade, most countries have seen a decrease in alcohol

00:41consumption. Between 2013 and 2023, Belgium and Lithuania reported the largest declines in

00:47alcohol consumption, with reductions of 2.5 litres or more. On the other hand, the largest

00:53increases were recorded in Portugal, Spain and Romania, where yearly alcohol consumption

00:58per capita rose by 2 litres or more over the same period. Across OECD countries, the share

01:04of 11-year-olds who drink alcohol increased slightly from 4 to 5 percent on average between

01:102018 and 2022. Out of 25 EU countries, there was a higher share of boys than girls reporting

01:16to being drunk more than once in their lives. To address underage drinking, many countries

01:22have adopted regulatory and preventive strategies aimed at limiting the availability of alcohol

01:27and restricting its marketing.

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