In a surprising turn of statistics that could either make Zimbabweans proud or reconsider their weekend plans, Zimbabwe has clinched the top spot in a global survey of beer consumption per capita.
According to the latest findings from Wise Voter, an esteemed American institute that apparently has a finger on the pulse of not just politics and health but also the crucial business of booze, an average Zimbabwean knocks back a staggering 62.8 liters of pure alcohol annually.
That’s more than enough to fill a modestly-sized bathtub, or as some might calculate it, the equivalent of nearly 178 cans of beer, 422 glasses of wine, or 1,427 shots of hard liquor over the course of a year.
For context, Tunisia trails in a distant second place with 36.6 liters per person, which feels almost quaint compared to Zimbabwe’s spirited efforts.
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Eswatini, Maldives, and even Afghanistan follow suit with figures that, while impressive in their own right, pale in comparison to the sheer gusto of Zimbabweans’ imbibing habits.
The report from Wise Voter doesn’t just throw numbers around; it paints a vivid picture of a nation where beer flows as freely as the Zambezi River after a rainy season.
It mentions that while 2.2% of Zimbabweans might find themselves leaning a bit too heavily on the bottle, the majority seem to be doing so responsibly – well, as responsibly as one can while polishing off more than a case of beer a week.
Interestingly, the survey notes that Zimbabwe, Eswatini, and their merry drinking comrades don’t have laws against alcohol consumption but do kindly ask that those partaking be of legal drinking age, which is 18 in these parts.
It seems these countries have chosen a path of enlightened liberty when it comes to enjoying one’s favorite brew, sorghum or otherwise.
Suffice it to say, Zimbabwe’s prowess in the world of beer drinking isn’t just a statistic; it’s a testament to a national pastime that blends conviviality with a certain zest for life.
Whether it’s celebrating victories, commiserating defeats, or simply enjoying a sunny day, it seems Zimbabweans have found a way to raise their glasses (quite frequently) to the spirit of camaraderie and good cheer. Cheers to that!
