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Among the 10 countries that drink the most in the world, nine are in the EU.

Video. Europeans are the world’s heaviest drinkers: How do countries compare?

Updated: 01/02/2024 - 1:26 GMT+1

Among the 10 countries that drink the most in the world, nine are in the EU. But there are big differences between nations.

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