Which country drinks the most coffee? Consumption by country (2026)
Which country drinks the most coffee per person and in total? The latest figures, how much the Netherlands drinks, and why sources differ.
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Resumo · the short answer
Finland drinks the most coffee per person, at roughly 12 kg a year, while the United States drinks the most in total.
These two answers come from different ways of counting, and sources do not always agree on the details.
Ficha técnica Coffee by country
| Most per person | Finland, ~12 kg |
|---|---|
| Most in total | United States, 24.6 M bags |
| Second in total | Brazil, 23.5 M bags |
| Netherlands | ~8.4 kg, top five |
| Outlier | Luxembourg, 19.85 kg |
| Data | ICO, NCA, ABIC |
Below you will find the figures per person and in total, how much the Netherlands drinks, and why the numbers differ from one ranking to the next.
01 · Por pessoa
Which country drinks the most coffee per person?
Per person, the Nordic countries lead. These are the most widely quoted estimates, based on International Coffee Organization (ICO) data. Exact figures and years vary by source, so treat them as a good indication rather than a precise count.
| Rank | Country | Coffee per person per year (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | 12 kg |
| 2 | Norway | 9.9 kg |
| 3 | Iceland | 9 kg |
| 4 | Denmark | 8.7 kg |
| 5 | Netherlands | 8.4 kg |
| 6 | Switzerland | 7.9 kg |
Around 12 kg a year works out to roughly three to four cups a day, depending on the source. Coffee breaks (kahvitauko) are deeply rooted in Finnish working life.
One country falls outside this picture: Luxembourg. An ICO-based ranking reported in October 2026 puts it first at 19.85 kg per person. That figure is generally explained by cross-border shoppers and commuters, whose coffee is counted against a small resident population. Sweden is another case: depending on the source, it lands somewhere between roughly 8 and 11 kg.
02 · No total
Which country drinks the most coffee in total?
In total volume the order changes completely, because large populations count. According to an ICO ranking for October 2025 to September 2026, as reported in October 2026, the top ten looks like this:
| Rank | Country | Consumption (million 60 kg bags) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 24.6 |
| 2 | Brazil | 23.5 |
| 3 | Germany | 9.59 |
| 4 | Japan | 6.25 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 6.04 |
| 6 | Italy | 5.85 |
| 7 | France | 5.84 |
| 8 | China | 5.42 |
| 9 | Vietnam | 5.2 |
| 10 | Russia | 4.37 |
Brazil is the world’s largest producer and also the second-largest consumer, a reminder that producing countries drink plenty of their own coffee.
03 · Holanda
How much coffee does the Netherlands drink?
The Netherlands is a consistent top-five country per person. A commonly quoted estimate is around 8.4 kg per person a year, although some sources give a lower figure of around 6.7 kg, depending on the year and the method. Dutch coffee drinkers enjoy everything from filter coffee to espresso-based drinks, and interest in specialty coffee keeps growing.
04 · Pelo mundo
Coffee consumption in other big countries
These estimates come from a mix of ICO, NCA and ABIC data, so the years differ slightly.
Germany
6.5 kg
About 6.5 kg per person a year.
Brazil
6 kg
Green coffee per person, according to ABIC figures for November 2024 to October 2025. ABIC reported that consumption fell in 2025 as high coffee prices weighed on demand.
United States
4.2 kg
Per person, despite being the largest consumer in total.
Japan
3.7 kg
About 3.7 kg per person.
South Korea
3.5 kg
Per person, with a fast-growing café culture.
Read more about Brazil’s specialty coffee regions and how Brazilian specialty coffee evolved.
05 · Os números
Why do the numbers differ between sources?
Green or roasted
ICO figures count green (unroasted) coffee. Roasted coffee weighs less. In Brazil, for example, ABIC reports about 6 kg of green coffee per person but about 4.8 kg of roasted and ground coffee.
Different years
Many rankings repeat older ICO figures, which is why the same numbers appear on so many websites.
Population effects
Small countries such as Luxembourg can be inflated by cross-border purchases, while very large countries dilute the average.
Per person or in total
A country can drink a lot in total and still sit low per person, as the United States does.
06 · Tendências
Trends shaping coffee consumption
Consumers are paying more attention to quality, origin and roasting, and specialty coffee keeps gaining ground in many markets. Interest in sustainably sourced coffee is growing, particularly in Europe. Cold coffee drinks are popular with younger drinkers, and more people look for decaf options and plant-based milk.
07 · Perguntas
Frequently asked questions
Which country drinks the most coffee per capita?
Finland, at roughly 12 kg per person a year, followed by Norway, Iceland, Denmark and the Netherlands. Luxembourg tops some rankings, but that is mostly a statistical effect of cross-border purchases.
Which country drinks the most coffee in total?
The United States, followed closely by Brazil and then Germany.
Does Italy drink the most coffee?
No. Italy is famous for its espresso culture, but it ranks sixth in total volume and sits well below the Nordic countries per person.
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