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The website recently released comparative data on alcohol consumption across countries worldwide, measured in liters of pure alcohol consume

Regional comparisons In Kazakhstan, annual per capita consumption is estimated at 5.4 liters of alcohol.

That figure is significantly higher than in neighboring countries, including Uzbekistan, where consumption stands at 2.1 liters.

Kyrgyzstan reports annual consumption of 3.9 liters per person, while much lower levels are recorded in Tajikistan (0.7 liters) and Turkmenistan (0.3 liters).

Religious and cultural factors Despite Kazakhstan’s regional lead, overall alcohol consumption across Central Asia remains relatively low by global standards.

According to the authors of the ranking, this trend is largely influenced by the role of Islam, which discourages alcohol use and shapes social norms across much of the region.

Global leaders in alcohol consumption WPR identifies Eastern and Central Europe as the world’s heaviest-drinking regions.