5 Countries with Highest Rates of Alcoholism

In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 countries with the highest rates of alcoholism. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the economic cost of alcohol consumption, the effect of taxes on alcohol abuse, various CSR initiatives to promote responsible drinking, and the use of ketamine to treat alcohol use disorder, head to 20 Countries with Highest Rates of Alcoholism.

5. Slovenia

Population with Alcohol Use Disorder: 13.9%

Slovenia ranks among the most alcoholic countries in 2023. The mortality rate attributed to alcohol-related causes of death in the country also exceeds the EU average. 

Alcohol also poses a significant financial burden in Slovenia. The economic burden related to alcohol for the period between 2012 and 2016 was estimated to be at around $249 million per year. In 2019, the campaign ‘40 Days Dry’ was launched for the 14th consecutive year to urge Slovenians to abstain from alcohol for 40 days leading to Lent.