Data from the World Health Organization Global Health Observatory (GHO) the changes of world consumption of beer can be seen below with review of the first 15 countries in the world for beer consumption from 1961 to 2018:

First place was awarded to the Seychelles archipelago (made of 115 islands) of Seychelles. Seychelles makes up almost 11 liters per person. In second, no surprise, the Czech Republic takes it with 6.89 liters per person and in third place Austria. Among the first 15 nations, Poland, Gabon, Germany, Panama, Latvia, Romania and Ireland all made the list amounting to more than 5 liters per person followed by Croatia, Slovenia and Spain, with a value between 4.5 and 5 liters. Lithuania and Belgium close the top 15.

In 1961, Belgium was the top nation for beer consumption. The European nation had a value of more than 8 liters per person. Next was Eswatini and in third place New Zealand. They were followed by Germany and Australia. Also in the top 15, besides many European countries, Canada, United States and Colombia made it into the list.

According to Brewersofeurope.org, it is possible to see many interesting facts about beer.. The European Union total number of breweries is 11,048 and the production in hectoliters of beer has increased from 2013 to 2019. However, the 2019 figure is lower than in 2018 (along with consumption drop) which is most likely due to the pandemic. Beer consumption per person (in this case understood as the total beer figure, not just alcohol) averages 72 liters per person.

The export of beer from Europe has declined as well. In terms of hectoliters, the import of beer increased from over 44 million to 60 million. The growth from 2018 to 2019 was more than 10 percent.

The top three nations in the world for beer production are: China, the United States and Brazil. These three countries produce a value of 776,997.04 thousand hectoliters. In the first three countries for production we do not find any European nation. In fact the first EU country is Germany, in fifth position, with a value of 93685. Russia is followed by the Asian countries.

In 2000, the values were much different. The top two nations in the world were still China and the United States. But the difference between the first and the second was much smaller. Also in third place for beer production in the world was Germany. In general, from 2000 to 2018, both countries in the Americas and Asian countries grew strongly. European countries, on the other hand, seem to have decreased growth in production.