The Heaviest Drinkers Around the World

We all know the myths and stereotypes and could probably name a few countries we imagine will be on the top of that list. But our guesses are not actual data (unless they’re gathered for a study on reputation). Has anyone done any research about this? Well, the people at World Health Statistics have, and at Radio Free Europe they have put together this infographic to make everything a bit more visual. The next time someone says the Russians are the world’s heaviest drinkers you can just clear your throat and say, “well, you know, according to World Health Statistics, they’re not.”