Habits
What percentage of people don't drink alcohol?
~39% never drink
What percentage of people don't drink alcohol?
About 38.8% of the world's population has never consumed alcohol, according to the WHO. Abstinence is highest in South-East Asia (~43%) and the Eastern Mediterranean (~68%), largely due to cultural and religious factors. In the US, about 30% of adults are current non-drinkers.
Source: WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health (2018)