GITNUXREPORT 2026

Soda Consumption Statistics

Global soda consumption is rising despite growing health concerns and regional declines.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In 2022, global soda consumption reached 614 billion liters, marking a 2.3% increase from 2021.

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The United States consumed 12.5 billion gallons of soda in 2023.

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Global soda production volume hit 200 billion units in 2022.

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Europe consumed 142 billion liters of soda in 2021.

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Asia-Pacific soda volume was 300 billion liters in 2022.

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Brazil consumed 22 billion liters of soda in 2021.

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China soda consumption volume: 140 billion liters in 2022.

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India saw 15% soda volume growth to 18 billion liters in 2023.

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Africa soda volume: 45 billion liters in 2022.

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Russia consumed 16 billion liters in 2021.

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Middle East soda volume: 60 billion liters 2022.

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Southeast Asia soda volume: 80 billion liters 2023.

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Turkey consumed 12 billion liters in 2022.

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North America soda volume: 50 billion gallons 2022.

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Egypt consumption: 8 billion liters.

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Latin America soda volume: 180 billion liters 2022.

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Indonesia 15 billion liters consumed 2023.

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Oceania soda volume 12 billion liters 2022.

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Peru consumption 10 billion liters.

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Eastern Europe soda volume 40 billion liters.

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Ukraine 5 billion liters 2021 pre-war.

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Western Europe soda 110 billion liters 2022.

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Poland 9 billion liters.

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Central America soda 25 billion liters.

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Vietnam 12 billion liters 2023.

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Caribbean soda volume 15 billion liters.

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Thailand 10 billion liters.

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34% of US adults reported daily soda consumption linked to obesity in 2021.

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Children aged 2-11 consume 6% of daily calories from sugary sodas on average.

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Soda consumption correlates with 25% higher diabetes risk in women.

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Teens aged 12-19 drink 24 oz of soda daily on average in the US.

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Daily soda drinkers have 26% higher hypertension risk.

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Hispanic youth consume 1.5 times more soda than non-Hispanic whites.

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Soda linked to 10% increase in childhood obesity rates per serving/day.

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Low-income adults consume 30% more soda than high-income.

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Soda intake >2 servings/day raises gout risk by 85%.

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Women over 50 consume 15% less soda than younger groups.

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Sugary soda taxes reduced consumption by 33% in Mexico.

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Rural residents drink 20% more soda than urban.

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Soda-fructose link to fatty liver in 20% of consumers.

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Males 18-24 consume 50% more soda than females same age.

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Daily soda raises pancreatic cancer risk by 87%.

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African Americans 40% more likely to consume soda daily.

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Soda >1L/day linked to 1.6x hip fracture risk in women.

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Elderly 65+ consume 25% less soda than average.

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Soda taxes in Berkeley reduced purchases by 21%.

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Southern US states have 15% higher soda intake.

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HFCS in soda tied to 20% metabolic syndrome risk.

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College students average 2 cans/day.

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Soda aspartame safety debated, 10% switch to stevia.

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Pregnant women soda intake doubles gestational diabetes risk.

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Soda phosphate content erodes bone density 4% over 10 years.

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Shift workers consume 35% more soda.

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Coca-Cola held 48.6% market share in the US soda market in 2022.

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PepsiCo's market share in global soda sales was 25.1% in 2023.

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Dr Pepper overtook Pepsi as the second largest US soda brand in 2022 with 8.3% share.

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Global soda sales revenue reached $500 billion in 2023.

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Sprite brand sales grew 5% in US in 2023.

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Energy drinks overtook diet soda in sales growth at 9% vs 2% in 2022.

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Fanta holds 6.2% US market share in 2023.

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Zero-sugar sodas captured 22% of total sales in 2023.

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Mountain Dew sales up 4% in US 2023.

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Private label sodas gained 3% market share globally.

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Coke Zero sales doubled in Europe 2022-2023.

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Root beer category grew 7% in sales volume US.

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7UP brand share 2.1% in US.

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Flavored sodas sales up 12% globally 2023.

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Barq's root beer niche share 1.2% US.

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Craft soda segment grew 15% in sales 2023.

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Sunkist soda share 0.8% US 2023.

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Diet soda sales declined 5% in 2023.

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Crush orange soda 1.5% share.

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Sparkling water overtook soda in growth 10% vs -1%.

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A&W root beer 1% market share.

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Functional sodas launched with 8% sales rise.

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Faygo niche soda 0.5% share in Detroit market.

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Imported sodas gained 4% in US multicultural sales.

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Big Red cream soda 0.9% Texas share.

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Botanical sodas up 20% in premium segment.

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Mexico led the world with 751 servings of soda per person annually in 2021.

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In 2020, average per capita soda consumption in the US was 38.6 gallons.

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Per capita soda intake in Australia was 85 liters in 2022.

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UK per capita consumption dropped to 42 liters in 2023 from 50 in 2010.

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Ireland has the highest per capita soda consumption in Europe at 170 liters/year.

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Japan per capita soda consumption is 35 liters annually.

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Saudi Arabia per capita: 140 liters/year, highest in Middle East.

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Canada per capita soda intake: 65 liters in 2022.

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New Zealand per capita: 90 liters/year.

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Germany per capita dropped to 55 liters in 2023.

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Argentina consumption: 50 liters per capita.

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South Africa per capita: 45 liters/year.

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Philippines per capita: 55 liters.

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Chile per capita: 120 liters/year pre-tax, dropped post-tax.

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Sweden per capita: 40 liters, lowest in Nordics.

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Colombia per capita: 95 liters/year.

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Norway per capita: 65 liters.

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Venezuela per capita highest in South America 160L.

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Finland per capita 50 liters.

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Ecuador per capita 110 liters.

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Denmark per capita 45 liters.

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Bolivia per capita 85 liters.

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Austria per capita 60 liters.

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Uruguay per capita 130 liters.

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Belgium per capita 70 liters.

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Paraguay per capita 100 liters.

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Netherlands per capita 55 liters.

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Imagine a world where the average person in Mexico drinks more than two servings of soda every single day, a startling reality that fuels a global habit consuming over 600 billion liters annually.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, global soda consumption reached 614 billion liters, marking a 2.3% increase from 2021.
The United States consumed 12.5 billion gallons of soda in 2023.
Global soda production volume hit 200 billion units in 2022.
Mexico led the world with 751 servings of soda per person annually in 2021.
In 2020, average per capita soda consumption in the US was 38.6 gallons.
Per capita soda intake in Australia was 85 liters in 2022.
Coca-Cola held 48.6% market share in the US soda market in 2022.
PepsiCo's market share in global soda sales was 25.1% in 2023.
Dr Pepper overtook Pepsi as the second largest US soda brand in 2022 with 8.3% share.
34% of US adults reported daily soda consumption linked to obesity in 2021.
Children aged 2-11 consume 6% of daily calories from sugary sodas on average.
Soda consumption correlates with 25% higher diabetes risk in women.

Global soda consumption is rising despite growing health concerns and regional declines.

Consumption Volume

In 2022, global soda consumption reached 614 billion liters, marking a 2.3% increase from 2021.
The United States consumed 12.5 billion gallons of soda in 2023.
Global soda production volume hit 200 billion units in 2022.
Europe consumed 142 billion liters of soda in 2021.
Asia-Pacific soda volume was 300 billion liters in 2022.
Brazil consumed 22 billion liters of soda in 2021.
China soda consumption volume: 140 billion liters in 2022.
India saw 15% soda volume growth to 18 billion liters in 2023.
Africa soda volume: 45 billion liters in 2022.
Russia consumed 16 billion liters in 2021.
Middle East soda volume: 60 billion liters 2022.
Southeast Asia soda volume: 80 billion liters 2023.
Turkey consumed 12 billion liters in 2022.
North America soda volume: 50 billion gallons 2022.
Egypt consumption: 8 billion liters.
Latin America soda volume: 180 billion liters 2022.
Indonesia 15 billion liters consumed 2023.
Oceania soda volume 12 billion liters 2022.
Peru consumption 10 billion liters.
Eastern Europe soda volume 40 billion liters.
Ukraine 5 billion liters 2021 pre-war.
Western Europe soda 110 billion liters 2022.
Poland 9 billion liters.
Central America soda 25 billion liters.
Vietnam 12 billion liters 2023.
Caribbean soda volume 15 billion liters.
Thailand 10 billion liters.

Consumption Volume Interpretation

The world has become a veritable temple of effervescent sin, where humanity's collective toast is a clinking of 614 billion liters of carbonated sugar-water, proving our insatiable thirst for fizz might be the one thing bubbling over in complete global unity.

Health and Demographic Trends

34% of US adults reported daily soda consumption linked to obesity in 2021.
Children aged 2-11 consume 6% of daily calories from sugary sodas on average.
Soda consumption correlates with 25% higher diabetes risk in women.
Teens aged 12-19 drink 24 oz of soda daily on average in the US.
Daily soda drinkers have 26% higher hypertension risk.
Hispanic youth consume 1.5 times more soda than non-Hispanic whites.
Soda linked to 10% increase in childhood obesity rates per serving/day.
Low-income adults consume 30% more soda than high-income.
Soda intake >2 servings/day raises gout risk by 85%.
Women over 50 consume 15% less soda than younger groups.
Sugary soda taxes reduced consumption by 33% in Mexico.
Rural residents drink 20% more soda than urban.
Soda-fructose link to fatty liver in 20% of consumers.
Males 18-24 consume 50% more soda than females same age.
Daily soda raises pancreatic cancer risk by 87%.
African Americans 40% more likely to consume soda daily.
Soda >1L/day linked to 1.6x hip fracture risk in women.
Elderly 65+ consume 25% less soda than average.
Soda taxes in Berkeley reduced purchases by 21%.
Southern US states have 15% higher soda intake.
HFCS in soda tied to 20% metabolic syndrome risk.
College students average 2 cans/day.
Soda aspartame safety debated, 10% switch to stevia.
Pregnant women soda intake doubles gestational diabetes risk.
Soda phosphate content erodes bone density 4% over 10 years.
Shift workers consume 35% more soda.

Health and Demographic Trends Interpretation

The bubbling data reveals soda to be a shockingly democratic villain, uniting us in a cascade of health risks that correlate disturbingly with income, ethnicity, and even your ZIP code, proving that this sugary addiction is a systemic health crisis disguised as a personal beverage choice.

Market Share and Sales

Coca-Cola held 48.6% market share in the US soda market in 2022.
PepsiCo's market share in global soda sales was 25.1% in 2023.
Dr Pepper overtook Pepsi as the second largest US soda brand in 2022 with 8.3% share.
Global soda sales revenue reached $500 billion in 2023.
Sprite brand sales grew 5% in US in 2023.
Energy drinks overtook diet soda in sales growth at 9% vs 2% in 2022.
Fanta holds 6.2% US market share in 2023.
Zero-sugar sodas captured 22% of total sales in 2023.
Mountain Dew sales up 4% in US 2023.
Private label sodas gained 3% market share globally.
Coke Zero sales doubled in Europe 2022-2023.
Root beer category grew 7% in sales volume US.
7UP brand share 2.1% in US.
Flavored sodas sales up 12% globally 2023.
Barq's root beer niche share 1.2% US.
Craft soda segment grew 15% in sales 2023.
Sunkist soda share 0.8% US 2023.
Diet soda sales declined 5% in 2023.
Crush orange soda 1.5% share.
Sparkling water overtook soda in growth 10% vs -1%.
A&W root beer 1% market share.
Functional sodas launched with 8% sales rise.
Faygo niche soda 0.5% share in Detroit market.
Imported sodas gained 4% in US multicultural sales.
Big Red cream soda 0.9% Texas share.
Botanical sodas up 20% in premium segment.

Market Share and Sales Interpretation

Amidst a global soda market valued at half a trillion dollars, Coca-Cola maintains its imperial grip, yet a frothy rebellion is clearly brewing as consumers ditch diet drinks for zero-sugar options, energy boosts, and craft botanicals, proving that even in a cola kingdom, the bubbles of change are irresistible.

Per Capita Consumption

Mexico led the world with 751 servings of soda per person annually in 2021.
In 2020, average per capita soda consumption in the US was 38.6 gallons.
Per capita soda intake in Australia was 85 liters in 2022.
UK per capita consumption dropped to 42 liters in 2023 from 50 in 2010.
Ireland has the highest per capita soda consumption in Europe at 170 liters/year.
Japan per capita soda consumption is 35 liters annually.
Saudi Arabia per capita: 140 liters/year, highest in Middle East.
Canada per capita soda intake: 65 liters in 2022.
New Zealand per capita: 90 liters/year.
Germany per capita dropped to 55 liters in 2023.
Argentina consumption: 50 liters per capita.
South Africa per capita: 45 liters/year.
Philippines per capita: 55 liters.
Chile per capita: 120 liters/year pre-tax, dropped post-tax.
Sweden per capita: 40 liters, lowest in Nordics.
Colombia per capita: 95 liters/year.
Norway per capita: 65 liters.
Venezuela per capita highest in South America 160L.
Finland per capita 50 liters.
Ecuador per capita 110 liters.
Denmark per capita 45 liters.
Bolivia per capita 85 liters.
Austria per capita 60 liters.
Uruguay per capita 130 liters.
Belgium per capita 70 liters.
Paraguay per capita 100 liters.
Netherlands per capita 55 liters.

Per Capita Consumption Interpretation

It appears the global race to turn our blood into fizzy syrup is being led by Mexico, with some nations valiantly attempting to sober up while others, like Ireland and Venezuela, are still guzzling the carbonated Kool-Aid.

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