Food and Beverage
Top-Selling Soft Drinks by Country 2026
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149.97 L/person/year
Country | Soft Drink Consumption 2019 (L/person/year)↓ | Top Selling Soft Drinks | |
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 | United States | 228.40 |
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 | Mexico | 175.86 |
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 | Chile | 161.79 |
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 | Germany | 152.00 |
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 | Belgium | 149.97 |
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 | Japan | 144.92 |
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 | Canada | 142.69 |
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 | Switzerland | 136.01 |
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 | Norway | 133.40 |
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 | Argentina | 132.81 |
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 | United Kingdom | 125.05 |
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 | Qatar | 125.02 | |
 | Denmark | 121.03 |
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 | Austria | 120.73 |
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 | Australia | 120.03 |
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 | Netherlands | 119.86 |
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 | Oman | 118.93 |
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 | Ireland | 116.28 |
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 | Hungary | 116.15 |
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 | Bulgaria | 115.47 |
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 | Uruguay | 111.24 |
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 | Finland | 110.01 |
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 | Sweden | 107.99 |
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 | Palestine | 107.02 |
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 | Kuwait | 105.09 |
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 | Poland | 104.69 |
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 | Romania | 104.40 |
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 | Croatia | 98.29 |
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 | Spain | 97.17 |
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 | Slovakia | 96.40 |
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 | Hong Kong | 88.93 | |
 | Czechia | 87.93 |
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 | Israel | 87.34 |
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 | Serbia | 86.68 |
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 | Bolivia | 86.65 |
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 | France | 81.88 |
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 | United Arab Emirates | 80.59 |
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 | Kazakhstan | 80.39 |
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 | Colombia | 79.75 |
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 | Saudi Arabia | 77.67 |
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 | New Zealand | 77.40 |
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 | Georgia | 76.17 |
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 | Paraguay | 75.47 |
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 | Brazil | 74.26 |
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 | Peru | 71.80 |
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 | Estonia | 71.65 |
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 | Turkey | 71.22 |
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 | Singapore | 69.97 |
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 | Ecuador | 68.33 |
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 | Portugal | 67.50 |
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 | Slovenia | 65.05 |
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 | Italy | 61.95 |
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 | Latvia | 60.03 |
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 | Lithuania | 58.99 |
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 | Lebanon | 58.75 |
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 | Philippines | 58.27 |
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 | South Korea | 58.22 |
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 | Russia | 53.90 | |
 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 49.21 |
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 | Egypt | 48.17 | |
 | Vietnam | 48.05 |
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 | Azerbaijan | 45.17 |
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 | Greece | 44.74 |
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 | Ukraine | 42.73 | |
 | Jordan | 41.23 |
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 | Malaysia | 41.01 |
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 | Iraq | 30.05 |
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 | Uzbekistan | 29.83 |
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 | China | 28.11 |
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 | Cameroon | 26.87 | |
 | Laos | 26.18 |
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 | Tunisia | 26.04 | |
 | Cambodia | 23.58 |
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 | Indonesia | 20.62 |
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 | Angola | 18.69 | |
 | Pakistan | 11.35 |
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 | Ivory Coast | 6.91 | |
 | Sri Lanka | 6.75 |
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 | India | 6.58 |
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 | Myanmar | 6.37 |
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 | Bangladesh | 6.07 |
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 | Thailand |
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 | Afghanistan |
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 | Yemen |
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 | Nepal |
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 | Venezuela |
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 | North Korea |
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 | Syria |
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 | Tajikistan |
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 | Papua New Guinea |
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 | Turkmenistan |
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 | Kyrgyzstan |
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 | Mongolia |
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 | Albania |
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 | Bahrain |
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 | Cyprus |
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 | Fiji |
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 | Solomon Islands |
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 | Luxembourg |
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 | Montenegro |
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 | Malta |
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 | Iceland |
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 | Vanuatu |
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 | Samoa |
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 | Kiribati |
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 | Micronesia |
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 | Tonga |
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 | Andorra |
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 | Liechtenstein |
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 | Monaco |
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 | San Marino |
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 | Vatican City |
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- Additional data available at Soda Consumption by Country and Soda Consumption by State.
Snapshot
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The United States leads global soft drink consumption at over 228 liters per person per year, with Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Mountain Dew dominating sales.
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Coca-Cola is the top-selling soft drink in the majority of countries worldwide, often competing with strong regional brands such as Inca Kola (Peru), Guaraná Antarctica (Brazil), and Pocari Sweat (Japan).
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Soft drink consumption is highest in the Americas and Europe, while large-population countries like India and China consume far less per person despite strong brand presence.
Soft Drink A non-alcoholic, typically carbonated beverage that is sweetened and flavored. Soft drinks differ from alcoholic ("hard") drinks in that they contain no alcohol.
Consumption (Liters per Person) Average annual soft drink consumption per person, measured in liters. Higher per capita consumption does not necessarily mean higher total sales due to population differences.
Top-Selling Soft Drinks The most popular branded soft drinks within each country, based on sales data, brand dominance, and consumer preference. Rankings may include local or regional brands alongside global ones.
The Most Popular Soft Drink in the World
The most popular soft drink in the world is Coca-Cola. Many people are familiar with the iconic red can featuring white calligraphy on it. Coca-Cola comes from the United States. It was developed in Atlanta, Georgia, and quickly spread across the world. Even though the can has undergone a few changes over the years, it still retains its same, delicious formula. There is even a Coca-Cola factory in Atlanta where people can take a tour and learn how Coca-Cola is produced today and how it has evolved over the years.
The Most Popular Soft Drink in Japan
Not only is Coca-Cola popular in Japan, it is also the country’s top-selling soft drink by consumption, followed by Pocari Sweat and Kirin Mets Cola. While Japan is known for its wide variety of unique beverages, global brands still dominate overall sales. One soft drink that remains culturally iconic in Japan—despite not being the top seller—is Ramune soda. Reasonably popular in the United States as well, this drink is sold in a small glass bottle with a small marble in the lid. The bottle is opened by pressing the glass marble into the bottle. The ridges on the inside of the bottle prevent the glass marble from falling out, which means that the drink is not necessarily a choking hazard.
The Most Popular Soft Drink in Australia
In Australia, the most popular soft drink is Coca-Cola. It is the most commonly sold soft drink in stores, but it is certainly not the only one. Pepsi and Bundaberg also rank among the country’s top-selling soft drinks, both being global brands and locally produced favorites. Beyond the top sellers, well-known soft drink brands such as Schweppes and Kirks are also widely consumed in Australia, particularly for mixers, flavored sodas, and traditional varieties. When people hear about Schweppes, they usually think about ginger ale. While Schweppes certainly makes ginger ale, this company produces a variety of other drinks, as well, with multiple flavors to choose from.
