5 Beer Drinking Countries in the World

3. Brazil

Total Consumption: 14,540 thousand kiloliters

Taking the third spot on our list, Brazil’s beer consumption is significantly more than that of Russia at 14,540 thousand kiloliters and 67.9 liters per capita in 2021. One of the largest countries in South America, Brazil covers 7.8% of the global market share and consumption increased by 9.5% as opposed to 2019’s levels. By 2026, beer consumption is estimated to decline ever so slightly by 0.3% per annum.

During 2020, the off-premise segment thrived in the country but as COVID-related restrictions were eased, the revival of the on-premise segment resulted in an increase in beer consumption throughout the country.