The authors of the study note that there is generally a low level of alcohol consumption in Central Asia, which may be related to the influence of the Islamic religion. For example, in Kazakhstan, this figure is 5.4 liters, while in Uzbekistan it is only 2.1 liters.
In the post-Soviet space, the lowest levels are recorded in Tajikistan (0.7 liters) and Turkmenistan (0.3 liters), as stated in the report.
According to WPR data, countries in Eastern and Central Europe top the list for alcohol consumption levels worldwide. Romania ranks first with 17.1 liters, followed by Georgia (15.5 liters) and Latvia (14.7 liters). The top five also includes Moldova (14.1 liters) and the Czech Republic (13.7 liters).
The report also mentions that for some countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, statistical data on alcohol consumption is absent. The lowest figures, equal to 0.1 liters per year, have been recorded in Egypt, Pakistan, Indonesia, as well as in Iran, Syria, and Kuwait.
World Population Review is an independent scientific publication established in 2013 that specializes in demographic statistics and data.
