Which country drinks the most coffee?
Finland drinks the most coffee per person, about 12 kilograms of coffee per person each year. The United States consumes the most coffee in total.
Finns drink several cups of coffee a day on average, and coffee breaks are a regular part of the workday, with some workers' contracts guaranteeing them. Other Nordic countries, including Norway, Iceland, Denmark and Sweden, also rank near the top, along with the Netherlands. Long, dark winters are often given as one reason for coffee's popularity there.
Finland traditionally prefers light-roast coffee, often brewed in filter machines. In Sweden, the coffee break called fika, often with pastries such as cinnamon buns, is an important social tradition.
Biggest total consumers
Because of its large population, the United States drinks the most coffee overall, followed by Brazil, which is also the world's biggest producer. Germany, Japan and France are other major markets. Coffee consumption is growing quickly in countries like China, where coffee shop chains have expanded rapidly.
Did You Know?
In Finland, a coffee party called kahvikutsut, where guests are served coffee with several types of pastries, is a traditional way to celebrate.