Below are the 10 Biggest Alcohol Drinking Countries in Africa

There’s no doubt that the topic bothering on the biggest alcohol drinking nations

in Africa has always been a topic of big debate between Africans.
On this exclusive article we shall try to solve the puzzle of the 10 biggest
alcohol drinking countries in Africa using a statistical calculation of the liters
consumed per year.
Below are the 10 Biggest Alcohol Drinking Countries in Africa
10. Tanzania-7.7 liters/year
In Tanzania 11% of alcohol consumption comes from beer, and only 0.2% comes
from wine, which is actually beneficial to heart. 1.8% comes from spirits and 87%
of alcohol consumption is from other types of alcohol. Tanzanians are known to
make moonshine-and very traditional type of alcoholic drinks, which the local
population tend to Obliged more. since virtually halve the population live below
$1 per day. and the moon shine alternatives are way cheaper.
9. Botswana – 7.96 liters/year
Botswana also one of the 10 biggest alcohol drinking countries in Africa,among
the alcohol consumption – 42% – coming from the “other” category. But its beer
consumption is even higher, making up 57% of the total. This may be due to the
high consumption of Botswana’s national beer, St Louis, though many (locals and
visitors alike) say that St. Louis is worse than the cheapest light beers found
elsewhere in the world. Many opt for beer imports from nearby South Africa or
Namibia instead. which firmly solidifies its spot among the elite 10 biggest
alcohol drinking countries in Africa.
8. Gabon – 9.32 liters/year
The favored alcoholic drink of choice for Gabonians is clear. While 10% and 22%
of alcohol consumption in Gabon comes from wine and spirits respectively, 68%
comes from beer. The cheapest and most popular beer in Gabon is Regab,
costing from $0.70 to $2, and the lack of tax on any alcoholic beverages makes
it easy to import from abroad. In-fact Gabon is a dream nation for all alcohol
aficionado, because it has the cheapest priced alcoholic beverages in Africa and
only second to the Russian Federation in the world.
7. South Africa – 9.46 liters/year
Alcohol is a lot more expensive than in Gabon, In such a big country, it’s no
surprise there’s a wider break-up of preferred beverage choice: 56% of
consumption comes from beer, which is no surprise because people are little
more economically sound, while 17%, 16%, and 11% come from wine, spirits, and
“other” respectively. The most popular beer brands are Castle and Black Label,
but the country’s extensive wine vineyards, particularly in Stellenbosch and the
Western Cape, produce some of the world’s most popular wines as well. The
wine capital of African takes the 7th spot in the 10 biggest alcohol drinking
countries in Africa.
6. Burundi – 9.47 liters/year
Narrowly beating out South Africa, drinkers in Burundi overwhelmingly prefer
“other” drinks, which make up 81% of consumption. Beer, by comparison, makes
up 19% of alcohol consumption and wine and spirits barely make a showing. The
most famous drink in the Burundi is urwarwa or banana wine, produced in the
traditional method and consumed most often during festivals and special
occasions. Alcohol drinking in Burundi is almost like a tradition.

5. Namibia – 9.62 liters/year
Like its South African neighbor, Namibia has a wide break-down of favorite
drinks, but beer carries the most weight with 67% of alcohol consumption. Spirits
make up 20%, wine makes up 7% and “other” chips in at 6%. The country’s
flagship beer, Windhoek Lager, is popular across the country and surrounding
region, and is similar to many lighter German beers (not surprising, given the
colonial history) is almost like Namibia was colonized to consume alcohol.
4. Rwanda – 9.10 liters/year
Just 8% of alcohol consumption comes from beer in Rwanda, despite the popular
Turbo King, Primus, and Amstel brands being widely available. The other 92
percent is largely from homemade drinks such as the banana beer, urgwagwa,
and the fermented honey drink, ubuki. Ikigage, made from dry sorghum, is also
common in Rwanda.
3. Kenya – 9.72 liters/year
While just 43% of Kenya’s alcohol consumption comes from beer, some of the
popular beer brands in Kenya includes Tusker Lager, Tusker Premium Lager,
Alcohol consumption in Kenya became so rampant that the government made
steps to cub the rate. Also in Kenya women are not left out in Alcohol
consumption unlike in most countries on this list, especially Nigeria. Kenyan
women also drink as much alcohol as the men. there are also other alcoholic
brands in Kenya and the consumption of wine is also rampant, but only among
the very “elite” those at the apex of the Kenyan economy.
2. Uganda – 11.93 liters/year
Ahead of the pack by a long shot is Uganda with 11.93 liters of alcohol
consumed each year. Just 4% of consumption comes from beer and 2% from
wine, with the “other” category a resounding winner at 94% of consumption. The
generic term for domestically distilled beverages in Uganda is the famous
Ugandan Waragi,which contain around 42% of Alcohol making it one of the most
alcoholic spirit in the world. but this can cover a wide variety of drinks: pombe
and lubisi, or locally made banana or millet beer, tonto, a traditionally fermented
drink made from bananas, banana wine, and many more.During my visit to
Kampala, most times i wondered if people actually had jobs. because from 24hrs
to 7 days a week at every time people where always in the pubs consuming
alcohol. if not for the respect of statistics and the heavy population of Nigeria,
Uganda would have easily become the Drunkest nation in Africa by a million
Miles. A fun country to visit for alcohol aficionados. strongly remains 2nd in the
10 Biggest alcohol drinking countries in Africa.
1. Nigeria – 12.28 liters/year
No. 1 in Africa for alcohol consumption by the virtue of population which
technically results in higher volume and liters consumed per year. Beer makes up
just 16% of alcohol consumption in Nigeria, while “other” drinks make up 84% due
to the high popularity of home-brewed beverages. Religious lawmakers are
making it more difficult and expensive to produce and sell alcohol in the country.
Known as Nigeria’s home brew, “ogogoro” is an extremely alcoholic drink . It has
30%-to-60% ethyl alcohol content, depending on how it’s made, and is produced
from the juice of raffia palm trees, also some Nigerians also have the famous
palm wine especially in the east of the country, palm win is simply the natural
alcohol and is also found in other parts of west and central Africa.