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Consuming half a pound of coffee weekly puts you on the same level as the typical Finn. As reported by WorldAtlas, Finland tops the global charts with an annual per capita coffee consumption of 26.45 pounds. Since this figure accounts for non-coffee drinkers like children, the actual intake for regular drinkers is likely much higher.
While Finland reigns supreme, its Scandinavian counterparts also boast impressive coffee consumption rates. Norway follows closely with nearly 22 pounds per capita, while Sweden secures sixth place with 18 pounds. Europe dominates the list, with only five non-European countries—Canada, Brazil, Cyprus, Lebanon, and the United States—making the cut. The U.S. barely clinches the 25th spot with a yearly per capita consumption of 9.26 pounds.
Given Europe’s frequent coffee indulgence, it’s no wonder the beverage has woven itself into their cultural fabric. In Finland, labor unions often guarantee coffee breaks, while Norwegians savor karsk, a robust blend of coffee, sugar, and moonshine. Similar to the UK’s tea traditions, Sweden and the Netherlands have their own coffee rituals—fika in Sweden and koffietijd in the Netherlands, both accompanied by pastries and social gatherings.
Discover the other nations on the list and delve deeper into their unique coffee traditions here.
- Finland // 26.45 pounds
- Norway // 21.82 pounds
- Iceland // 19.84 pounds
- Denmark // 19.18 pounds
- Netherlands // 18.52 pounds
- Sweden // 18 pounds
- Switzerland // 17.42 pounds
- Belgium // 15 pounds
- Luxembourg // 14.33 pounds
- Canada // 14.33 pounds
- Bosnia and Herzegovina // 13.67 pounds
- Austria // 13.45 pounds
- Italy // 13 pounds
- Brazil // 12.79 pounds
- Slovenia // 12.79 pounds
- Germany // 12.13 pounds
- Greece // 11.9 pounds
- France // 11.9 pounds
- Croatia // 11.24 pounds
- Cyprus // 10.8 pounds
- Lebanon // 10.58 pounds
- Estonia // 9.92 pounds
- Spain // 9.92 pounds
- Portugal // 9.48 pounds
- United States // 9.26 pounds
