These African countries are the heaviest drinkers of alcohol

South Africa

South Africa leads the list of heaviest drinkers of alcohol in Africa. According to the WHO’s data, South Africa’s drinking population consumes 28.9 litres of pure alcohol – per capita – a year, the fifth-highest consumption rate in the world.

South Africa is considered a beer-drinking nation taking up 56% of all alcohol consumed. This is followed by wine and spirits with an equal 18% share.

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