Portugal leads EU in daily alcohol consumption
It has been revealed that in Portugal, 16% of the population consumes alcohol daily, while in Italy the figure is 7.9%.
Consensus
- Portugal has the highest percentage of daily alcohol consumers among EU countries.
- 16% of people over 16 in Portugal consume alcohol every day.
- The data is based on Eurostat statistics.
- The next highest rates are in Italy (7.9%), Belgium (7.5%), and Denmark (7.5%).
- The average daily alcohol consumption rate across the EU is below 5%.
- Daily alcohol consumption is more common among older people than younger ones.
- The data reflects frequency of consumption, not volume.
Points of divergence
- The average daily alcohol consumption rate in the EU in 2025 was 4.8%. — vesti
- 56.5% of men in the EU consume alcohol at least once a month, compared to 35.9% of women. — vesti
- A narcologist warned that daily beer consumption may be more dangerous than occasional heavy drinking. — vesti
- It is incorrect to call Portugal the 'most drinking country in Europe' because the data measures frequency, not volume. — fontanka
- Comparing old and new Eurostat data is not advisable due to differing survey methods and age thresholds. — fontanka
Coverage (3 sources)
- Every sixth person daily. In which EU country is alcohol consumption most frequent — Фонтанка
- Portugal became the most drinking country in Europe — Вести
- Portugal – the most drinking country in the EU. — РИА Новости (Telegram)