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*Zimbabwe Has Highest Alcohol Per Capita Globally - Survey* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?ba Zimbabwe has been ranked one of the countries with a high alcohol consumption rate per capita in the world, reported NewsDay. According to a survey by Wise Voter, an American global institute that researches politics, health, climate and economy, on average, an individual Zimbabwean consumes 62.8 litres of pure alcohol annually. ---------- Latest itel S24 available on Pindula: 128GB storage, 4GB RAM $119 USD WhatsApp: +263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 Buy Online: https://www.pindula.co.zw/market/itel-s24-128gb-22-20240426142756795795/?s=wanews ---------- Tunisia came second with 36.6 litres of consumption per capita. Read the report: > Zimbabwe 62.8 litres, Tunisia 36.6 litres, Eswatini 34.4 litres, Maldives 33.7 litres, Afghanistan 33.5 litres, Namibia 32.4 litres, South Africa 29.9 litres, Algeria 29.1 litres, Turkey 28.5 litres and Iran 28.4 litres. > Zimbabwe has the highest alcohol per capita globally. An individual Zimbabwean may consume 62.8 litres of pure alcohol when compared to the alcoholic beverages they would have taken in 12 months, with a prevalence of alcohol dependence of 2.2%. The survey report said that one serving of alcohol was classified as 0.0177 fluid litres of alcohol. It said: > This corresponds with a 0.354 litre can/bottle of beer, one 0.148 litre glass of wine, or one 0.044 litre shot of liquor. > When comparing alcohol consumption across countries, organisations will look at litres of pure alcohol. The Kingdom of Eswatini, which is a SADC member like Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Namibia, was placed in third place with 34.4 litres of alcohol consumption per capita, with a prevalence of alcohol dependence of 2.5%. All top three countries, according to the report, do not have alcohol illegality but drinking is allowed to people above the age of 18. According to Delta Beverages, Zimbabweans drank record amounts of lager beer in 2022. Factors that contribute to varying levels of alcohol consumption across different countries include cultural and social norms toward alcohol, the availability and accessibility of alcohol, income levels and economic stability, social factors, such as peer pressure, cultural celebrations, and social expectations, as well as religious beliefs and practices. More: Pindula News _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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