World: Global beer consumption up 0.1% in 2023

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings) has published the Global Beer Consumption Report for 2023 which summarizes the details of global beer consumption in 170 major countries and regions. The report is based on findings obtained from questionnaires sent by Kirin Holdings to various brewers’ associations around the world, as well as the latest industry statistics available overseas. The data for global beer consumption has been tracked by Kirin Holdings since 1975.

Global beer consumption stood at approximately 187.9 million kiloliters (kl, up 0.1% from the previous year) in 2023, indicating economic recovery, including inbound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

China remained the largest beer-consuming country in the world for the 21st consecutive year, and consumption remained flat at ±0.0% year-on-year.

By region, Asia consumption was down 0.6% year-on-year and holds a 32.0% share of the global beer market, remaining the world’s largest beer-consuming region for the 16th consecutive year.

Total global beer consumption in 2023 increased by approximately 200,000 kl (equivalent to approximately 300 million 633ml bottles) from the previous year to approximately 187.9 million kl (up 0.1% from the previous year, or approximately 296.9 billion 633ml bottles equivalent).

The Czech Republic consumed 152.1 litres of beer per capita, remaining the world’s top in per-capita beer consumption for the 31st consecutive year since 1993.

Croatia moved up significantly in ranking to 5th from 10th the previous year. On the other hand, Poland, which ranked 5th the previous year, dropped significantly to 12th.