European per capita beer consumption volume by country 2023

In 2023, Czechia had the highest per capita consumption of beer in Europe with 128 liters of beer consumed. At the same time, it was the only country with a consumption of over 100 liters per capita that year. It was followed by Austria with 99 liters per person. In comparison, French consumption of beer was at 33 liters. 

European beer consumption

Per capita consumption levels of beer differ from the overall volume of beer consumed, although the distribution of alcoholic drink sales is made up predominantly of beer in Europe when based on value.

Beer in retail and gastronomy

Taxation also plays a large role, with varying levels of excise rates added depending on the country. As such, average retail prices of beer differ drastically across European supermarkets, as well as the share of beer sold on-trade or off-trade, with on-trade prices being generally higher than off-trade prices. On trade beer sales were highest in Portugal.