Beer consumption in the Czech Republic plummets to a record low

People are drinking much less beer in the Czech Republic than they ever have before, according to new data. The country, which is known for having the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, has reportedly battled with economic uncertainty having a knock on effect on budgets along with the rising cost of draught beer affecting consumer spending. Last spring, the Czech Republic braced itself while tax on its draught beer soared from 15% to 21% as part of new plans revealed by its government. According to Novinky.cz, beer consumption in the Czech Republic is still the highest in the world despite its significant drop in recent years. The average number of beers drunk per capita in 2023 was 256 beers per head, which is equal to approximately 128 litres, reflecting similar figures to the lowest average consumption figures ​​during the pandemic restrictions and the lowest record number in 1963. Radio Prague International (RPI) also highlighted how in 2005, beer consumption ...