binge-drinking
The world's worst countries for binge-drinking
Which countries tend to drink the most on average? According to the World Health Organisation, Austria, Ireland and Czechia 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.
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This chart shows the percentage who have had an episode of heavy drinking in the past 30 days.
Share of adults engaging in "binge drinking" (excessive alcohol consumption) in OECD countries in 2019, by gender and country
Average largest number of drinks consumed by adults in the U.S. who reported binge drinking in the past 30 days between 2011 and 2017*
Distribution of alcohol consumption in the European Union in 2014, by country and frequency
Countries with the highest per capita consumption of alcohol in 2024 (in liters of pure alcohol per year)
Share of individuals who binge-drink on a typical drinking occasion in Ireland in 2025, by gender and age
Total number of binge drinks consumed per adult who reported binge drinking in the U.S. between 2011 and 2017, by state
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