How Many People Drink Coffee in the World?

Coffee remains a beloved drink worldwide and holds a key place in many people’s daily routines. But just how many people enjoy this cup each day?  

With that in mind, we’ll cover statistics that show what data reveals about global coffee habits.

How Many People Drink Coffee in the World?

Over 1 billion people worldwide drink coffee every day. That’s about 12.6% of the world’s population.

• Over 1 billion people worldwide drink coffee every day. That’s about 12.6% of the world’s population.
• Over 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world daily.
• World coffee consumption increased by 4.2% to 175.6 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee in 2021/22, following a 0.6% rise in the previous year.
• About 25 million small producers worldwide depend on coffee for their livelihoods.
• More than 90% of coffee is produced in developing countries.
• About 154 million American adults drink coffee on a daily basis, that’s about 75% of the US population.
• Americans drink about 400 million cups of coffee every single day.

Source: Nooa, Wikipedia, National Library of Medicine (NLM), RUSH, International Coffee Organization–

Global Coffee Consumption Over Time

The demand for coffee has increased significantly in recent years worldwide. Here are what data show the consumption of coffee worldwide.

Coffee Year	Consumption (million 60kg bags)
2012/13	142.0
2013/14	146.0
2014/15	149.0
2015/16	151.0
2016/17	155.0
2017/18	158.0
2018/19	164.0
2019/20	167.0
2020/21	167.0
2021/22	176.0

Source: Statista

Coffee Consumption by Country

Coffee stands as a favorite beverage across borders and cultures. Let’s see where each region lands in the global cup count:

Rank	Country	Coffee Consumption (Lbs per Person per Year)	Population (Millions)	Total Coffee Consumption (Millions of Lbs)
1	Finland	26.45	5.5	145.48
2	Norway	21.82	5.4	117.83
3	Iceland	19.84	0.37	7.34
4	Denmark	19.18	5.9	113.16
5	Netherlands	18.52	17.5	324.10
6	Sweden	18	10.5	189.00
7	Switzerland	17.42	8.8	153.30
8	Belgium	15	11.7	175.50
9	Luxembourg	14.33	0.65	9.31
10	Canada	14.33	38.2	547.51
11	Bosnia and Herzegovina	13.67	3.3	45.11
12	Austria	13.45	9.0	121.05
13	Italy	13	59.0	767.00
14	Brazil	12.79	214.0	2,735.06
15	Slovenia	12.79	2.1	26.86
16	Germany	12.13	83.2	1,009.82
17	Greece	11.9	10.4	123.76
18	France	11.9	68.0	809.20
19	Croatia	11.24	3.9	43.84
20	Cyprus	10.8	1.2	12.96
21	Lebanon	10.58	5.5	58.19
22	Estonia	9.92	1.3	12.90
23	Spain	9.92	47.4	470.21
24	Portugal	9.48	10.1	95.75
25	United States	9.26	332.0	3,073.52

Notes:

• Population Estimates: These figures are based on the most recent data available as of 2024.
• Total Coffee Consumption: Calculated by multiplying per capita consumption by the population.

This table provides a comprehensive overview of coffee consumption relative to population size, offering insights into both individual and national consumption levels.

*Source for per capita consumption data: WorldAtlas

*Source for population data: World Population Review

Top 5 Coffee Importing Countries (2021)

The coffee trade is a global force and some countries lead in imports. Here is how these top importers shape global demand.

Rank	Country	Coffee Imports (million 60kg bags)
1	United States	25.8
2	Germany	21.3
3	France	7.0
4	Italy	6.6
5	Japan	5.8

Source: International Coffee Organization

Top Ten Green Coffee Producers – 2011

Green coffee producers shape global supply. Each nation has unique flavors, histories, and methods. The next data reveals key players behind our daily brew.

Rank	Country	Green Coffee Production (millions of metric tons)
1	Brazil	2.70
2	Vietnam	1.28
3	Indonesia	0.63
4	Colombia	0.47
5	India	0.40
6	Ethiopia	0.37
7	Peru	0.33
8	Honduras	0.28
9	Mexico	0.25
10	Guatemala	0.24
	World Total	8.46

Source: UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)