A study examining alcohol consumption patterns across Europe from 2000 to 2019 found that European populations have remained consistent in their preferences for types of alcoholic beverages—whether beer, wine, or spirits—and in the prevalence of their alcohol consumption behaviors over time.
The analysis identified six distinct groups of countries based on their alcohol consumption habits in 2019. The first group, including countries like France, Greece, and Sweden, prefers wine. The second group, with countries such as Austria, Denmark, and Germany, primarily consumes beer and some spirits.
The same pattern of six groups emerged in 2000, 2010, and 2015, with an additional group in 2000 consisting of Greece, Norway, Slovenia, and Sweden (low consumption).
The third group, comprising Croatia, Hungary, and Slovakia, exhibits the highest beer consumption and is characterized by frequent binge drinking and high overall alcohol intake, while Ukraine, Bulgaria and Cyprus form the fourth team, which is defined by having the highest prevalence of non-drinkers, but high and regular consumption of spirits.
In the fifth group, which includes Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, there was notable consumption of alcohol and beer, accompanied by relatively lower levels of binge drinking. Meanwhile, in the sixth and final group, consisting of Finland, Iceland, Ireland, and Malta, the highest rates of alcohol consumption and binge drinking were observed.
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