5 African Countries with the Most Alcohol Consumption

In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 African countries with the most alcohol consumption. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the next big alcohol market, the impact of Covid on the African alcohol industry, and the rampant illicit alcohol trade in Africa, head to 15 African Countries with the Most Alcohol Consumption. 

5. Burkina Faso

Per Capita Consumption of Alcohol: 9.81 liters

While 63% of the adult population in Burkina Faso abstains from alcohol consumption in any given year, those Burkinabé who consume alcohol engage in heavy alcohol use and often also in heavy episodic alcohol consumption.

The West African country is a victim of an underdeveloped political system that extends to its alcohol laws. Burkina Faso does not have a written national alcohol policy and not even a legal minimum age limit for off-premise alcohol purchases. And in bars and restaurants, Burkinabé as young as 13 are legally permitted to purchase alcohol.

The government does not regulate alcohol availability regarding outlet density and opening hours, and the country’s alcohol marketing regulations are also flawed, according to WHO standards. Burkina Faso also does not have a national monitoring system for alcohol consumption and harm.