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14 February 2025

German beer consumption drops 2 percent in 2024

Germany | Fewer beers were being sold in Germany in 2024 - a trend that has been observed for years. Overall, beer output fell 1.4 percent - compared to the previous year - to 82 million hl. Domestic beer consumption, however, was down 2 percent year-on-year to 58 million hl. This equals a per capita consumption of 88 litres.

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