GITNUXREPORT 2026

Soda Consumption Statistics

Global soda consumption hit 614 billion liters in 2022, a 2.3% rise from 2021, while per capita figures swing dramatically from Ireland’s 170 liters a year to just 35 liters in Japan. The data also tracks how shifts in taxes, income, and regional preferences are reshaping everything from diabetes and hypertension risk to brand market shares and zero sugar growth. If you want to understand what is driving the numbers, the full regional and health breakdown is where it gets really interesting.

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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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Written by Marcus Engström·Fact-checked by Nikolas Papadopoulos

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 3, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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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.
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.
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.
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.

Global soda consumption hit 614 billion liters in 2022, up 2.3%, while zero sugar grows fast.

Consumption Volume

1In 2022, global soda consumption reached 614 billion liters, marking a 2.3% increase from 2021.

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2The United States consumed 12.5 billion gallons of soda in 2023.

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3Global soda production volume hit 200 billion units in 2022.

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4Europe consumed 142 billion liters of soda in 2021.

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5Asia-Pacific soda volume was 300 billion liters in 2022.

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6Brazil consumed 22 billion liters of soda in 2021.

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7China soda consumption volume: 140 billion liters in 2022.

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8India saw 15% soda volume growth to 18 billion liters in 2023.

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9Africa soda volume: 45 billion liters in 2022.

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10Russia consumed 16 billion liters in 2021.

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11Middle East soda volume: 60 billion liters 2022.

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12Southeast Asia soda volume: 80 billion liters 2023.

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13Turkey consumed 12 billion liters in 2022.

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14North America soda volume: 50 billion gallons 2022.

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15Egypt consumption: 8 billion liters.

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16Latin America soda volume: 180 billion liters 2022.

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17Indonesia 15 billion liters consumed 2023.

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18Oceania soda volume 12 billion liters 2022.

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19Peru consumption 10 billion liters.

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20Eastern Europe soda volume 40 billion liters.

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21Ukraine 5 billion liters 2021 pre-war.

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22Western Europe soda 110 billion liters 2022.

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23Poland 9 billion liters.

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24Central America soda 25 billion liters.

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25Vietnam 12 billion liters 2023.

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26Caribbean soda volume 15 billion liters.

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27Thailand 10 billion liters.

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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

134% of US adults reported daily soda consumption linked to obesity in 2021.

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

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3Soda consumption correlates with 25% higher diabetes risk in women.

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4Teens aged 12-19 drink 24 oz of soda daily on average in the US.

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5Daily soda drinkers have 26% higher hypertension risk.

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6Hispanic youth consume 1.5 times more soda than non-Hispanic whites.

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7Soda linked to 10% increase in childhood obesity rates per serving/day.

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8Low-income adults consume 30% more soda than high-income.

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9Soda intake >2 servings/day raises gout risk by 85%.

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10Women over 50 consume 15% less soda than younger groups.

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11Sugary soda taxes reduced consumption by 33% in Mexico.

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12Rural residents drink 20% more soda than urban.

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13Soda-fructose link to fatty liver in 20% of consumers.

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14Males 18-24 consume 50% more soda than females same age.

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15Daily soda raises pancreatic cancer risk by 87%.

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16African Americans 40% more likely to consume soda daily.

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17Soda >1L/day linked to 1.6x hip fracture risk in women.

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18Elderly 65+ consume 25% less soda than average.

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19Soda taxes in Berkeley reduced purchases by 21%.

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20Southern US states have 15% higher soda intake.

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21HFCS in soda tied to 20% metabolic syndrome risk.

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22College students average 2 cans/day.

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23Soda aspartame safety debated, 10% switch to stevia.

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24Pregnant women soda intake doubles gestational diabetes risk.

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25Soda phosphate content erodes bone density 4% over 10 years.

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26Shift workers consume 35% more soda.

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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.

Per Capita Consumption

1Mexico led the world with 751 servings of soda per person annually in 2021.

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2In 2020, average per capita soda consumption in the US was 38.6 gallons.

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3Per capita soda intake in Australia was 85 liters in 2022.

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4UK per capita consumption dropped to 42 liters in 2023 from 50 in 2010.

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5Ireland has the highest per capita soda consumption in Europe at 170 liters/year.

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6Japan per capita soda consumption is 35 liters annually.

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7Saudi Arabia per capita: 140 liters/year, highest in Middle East.

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8Canada per capita soda intake: 65 liters in 2022.

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9New Zealand per capita: 90 liters/year.

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10Germany per capita dropped to 55 liters in 2023.

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11Argentina consumption: 50 liters per capita.

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12South Africa per capita: 45 liters/year.

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13Philippines per capita: 55 liters.

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14Chile per capita: 120 liters/year pre-tax, dropped post-tax.

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15Sweden per capita: 40 liters, lowest in Nordics.

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16Colombia per capita: 95 liters/year.

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17Norway per capita: 65 liters.

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18Venezuela per capita highest in South America 160L.

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19Finland per capita 50 liters.

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20Ecuador per capita 110 liters.

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21Denmark per capita 45 liters.

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22Bolivia per capita 85 liters.

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23Austria per capita 60 liters.

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24Uruguay per capita 130 liters.

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25Belgium per capita 70 liters.

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26Paraguay per capita 100 liters.

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27Netherlands per capita 55 liters.

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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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