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Soda Consumption Statistics

Soda and other sugar sweetened beverages are linked to major health burdens, accounting for 11.8% of global deaths and 20.6% of deaths among adults aged 30 to 49 in 2020, while a 2020 review ties higher intake to increased dental caries risk. At the same time, consumption and policy outcomes vary sharply, from Mexico at 155.7 liters per person per year in 2019 to price and tax changes that cut purchases and shift volumes toward zero sugar variants in places like the US.

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11.8% of global deaths and 20.6% of global deaths among adults aged 30–49 were attributable to diets high in sugar-sweetened beverages in 2020 (including soda)

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In Mexico, carbonated soft drink consumption was 155.7 liters per person per year (2019)

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In Canada, carbonated soft drink consumption was 88.2 liters per person per year (2019)

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In Australia, carbonated soft drink consumption was 88.3 liters per person per year (2019)

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In the United Kingdom, carbonated soft drink consumption was 91.0 liters per person per year (2019)

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In Germany, carbonated soft drink consumption was 85.0 liters per person per year (2019)

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In Brazil, carbonated soft drink consumption was 122.6 liters per person per year (2019)

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In Japan, carbonated soft drink consumption was 100.6 liters per person per year (2019)

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The global sugar-sweetened beverage market is projected to reach $428.4 billion by 2030

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Coca-Cola’s global share of the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink market was 29.4% in 2023 (by volume)

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PepsiCo’s share of the U.S. non-alcoholic beverages market was 9.2% in 2023

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The U.S. soda tax revenue totaled $1.2 billion from 2019 to 2022 across major jurisdictions reporting data

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In Mexico, the 1 peso per liter soda tax (2014) is associated with a 7.6% reduction in purchased volume in the first year

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In Berkeley, California, after soda tax implementation, 2015–2017 sales declined by 9% relative to projections for some taxable beverages

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In 2023, PepsiCo’s carbonated soft drinks segment volume declined 1% but gained mix from zero sugar variants (company report)

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In the U.S., zero sugar/zero calorie soda share reached 10.6% of soda category volume in 2022 (trade estimate)

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In the U.S., caffeine-free soda share was 3.1% of carbonated soft drinks in 2022 (trade estimate)

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In the U.S., the share of 12–19-year-olds drinking soda at least once per day decreased from 10.1% in 2003–2004 to 5.4% in 2015–2016 (NHANES trend)

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In the WHO guideline, free sugars should be reduced to less than 10% of total energy intake (and further to below 5% for additional health benefits)

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A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis found that sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes (relative risk reported in the review as 1.18 per serving/day)

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A 2015 meta-analysis reported that consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages increases body weight and risk of obesity (effect estimate: OR 1.55 for obesity in pooled observational studies)

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In Mexico, a study estimated that the 2014 soda tax reduced obesity prevalence by 3.2% among children (modeled impacts reported in the study)

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In Chile, a 2014/2016 soda tax reform reduced purchases of taxed sugary drinks by 22% after implementation (estimated from consumer scanner data)

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In Hungary, soda and energy drink taxes introduced in 2011 raised prices for taxed beverages (observed price increase reported in the study as 20–30% for some products)

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In France, the 2020 legislation targets sugar-sweetened beverages with a tax structure based on sugar content, with effective tax ranges reported in the implementing decree

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In Denmark, the 2016 soda/soft drink tax surcharge for sugar-sweetened beverages increased retail prices; a Danish analysis reported reductions in purchases by about 16% for sugary soft drinks

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A 2019 meta-analysis found a 10% price increase in sugar-sweetened beverages reduces consumption by about 8–11% (pooled elasticity estimate)

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12.7% of the world population had access to improved drinking-water in 2000 and 90.3% in 2017 (WHO/UNICEF JMP); higher water access is associated with lower reliance on sweetened beverages in household consumption patterns

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In the U.K., 59% of adults reported consuming soft drinks at least once per week in 2022 (survey-based; NatCen)

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In Ireland, the carbonated drinks sugar-sweetened beverages tax rate increased in Budget 2018 to €0.10 per gram of sugar over 8 grams per 100ml for soft drinks (legislated tax schedule)

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A 2019 prospective cohort analysis reported an estimated 4% higher risk of type 2 diabetes per 12-ounce daily serving of sugar-sweetened beverages (RR estimate reported in study)

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A 2020 systematic review found that sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is associated with an increased risk of dental caries (pooled effect reported across included studies)

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to 11.8% of global deaths, and for adults aged 30 to 49 that figure rises to 20.6% in 2020. At the same time, soda intake patterns vary sharply by country, from 155.7 liters per person per year in Mexico to about 85 to 91 liters in parts of Europe. What’s behind these gaps, and how do price shifts and sugar taxes change what people actually purchase, measured alongside growing zero sugar categories and water access?

Key Takeaways

11.8% of global deaths and 20.6% of global deaths among adults aged 30–49 were attributable to diets high in sugar-sweetened beverages in 2020 (including soda)
In Mexico, carbonated soft drink consumption was 155.7 liters per person per year (2019)
In Canada, carbonated soft drink consumption was 88.2 liters per person per year (2019)
The global sugar-sweetened beverage market is projected to reach $428.4 billion by 2030
Coca-Cola’s global share of the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink market was 29.4% in 2023 (by volume)
PepsiCo’s share of the U.S. non-alcoholic beverages market was 9.2% in 2023
In 2023, PepsiCo’s carbonated soft drinks segment volume declined 1% but gained mix from zero sugar variants (company report)
In the U.S., zero sugar/zero calorie soda share reached 10.6% of soda category volume in 2022 (trade estimate)
In the U.S., caffeine-free soda share was 3.1% of carbonated soft drinks in 2022 (trade estimate)
In the WHO guideline, free sugars should be reduced to less than 10% of total energy intake (and further to below 5% for additional health benefits)
A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis found that sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes (relative risk reported in the review as 1.18 per serving/day)
A 2015 meta-analysis reported that consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages increases body weight and risk of obesity (effect estimate: OR 1.55 for obesity in pooled observational studies)
12.7% of the world population had access to improved drinking-water in 2000 and 90.3% in 2017 (WHO/UNICEF JMP); higher water access is associated with lower reliance on sweetened beverages in household consumption patterns
In the U.K., 59% of adults reported consuming soft drinks at least once per week in 2022 (survey-based; NatCen)
In Ireland, the carbonated drinks sugar-sweetened beverages tax rate increased in Budget 2018 to €0.10 per gram of sugar over 8 grams per 100ml for soft drinks (legislated tax schedule)

Soda and other sugar sweetened drinks drive major health risks and deaths, while taxes and sugar cuts can cut consumption.

Consumption Levels

111.8% of global deaths and 20.6% of global deaths among adults aged 30–49 were attributable to diets high in sugar-sweetened beverages in 2020 (including soda)[1]

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2In Mexico, carbonated soft drink consumption was 155.7 liters per person per year (2019)[2]

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3In Canada, carbonated soft drink consumption was 88.2 liters per person per year (2019)[3]

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4In Australia, carbonated soft drink consumption was 88.3 liters per person per year (2019)[4]

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5In the United Kingdom, carbonated soft drink consumption was 91.0 liters per person per year (2019)[5]

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6In Germany, carbonated soft drink consumption was 85.0 liters per person per year (2019)[6]

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7In Brazil, carbonated soft drink consumption was 122.6 liters per person per year (2019)[7]

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8In Japan, carbonated soft drink consumption was 100.6 liters per person per year (2019)[8]

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Consumption Levels Interpretation

For the consumption levels category, carbonated soft drink use varies sharply by country, ranging from 85.0 liters per person per year in Germany to 155.7 in Mexico in 2019, while globally 11.8% of deaths and 20.6% of deaths among adults aged 30–49 were attributable to diets high in sugar-sweetened beverages in 2020.

Market & Revenue

1The global sugar-sweetened beverage market is projected to reach $428.4 billion by 2030[9]

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2Coca-Cola’s global share of the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink market was 29.4% in 2023 (by volume)[10]

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3PepsiCo’s share of the U.S. non-alcoholic beverages market was 9.2% in 2023[11]

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4The U.S. soda tax revenue totaled $1.2 billion from 2019 to 2022 across major jurisdictions reporting data[12]

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5In Mexico, the 1 peso per liter soda tax (2014) is associated with a 7.6% reduction in purchased volume in the first year[13]

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6In Berkeley, California, after soda tax implementation, 2015–2017 sales declined by 9% relative to projections for some taxable beverages[14]

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Market & Revenue Interpretation

From $428.4 billion projected global sugar-sweetened beverage market growth to soda tax measures that cut demand such as Mexico’s 7.6% first-year volume reduction and Berkeley’s 9% sales drop after implementation, the Market and Revenue data show how taxation is directly reshaping sales volumes even as the broader market expands.

Substitution & Trends

1In 2023, PepsiCo’s carbonated soft drinks segment volume declined 1% but gained mix from zero sugar variants (company report)[15]

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2In the U.S., zero sugar/zero calorie soda share reached 10.6% of soda category volume in 2022 (trade estimate)[16]

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3In the U.S., caffeine-free soda share was 3.1% of carbonated soft drinks in 2022 (trade estimate)[17]

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4In the U.S., the share of 12–19-year-olds drinking soda at least once per day decreased from 10.1% in 2003–2004 to 5.4% in 2015–2016 (NHANES trend)[18]

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Substitution & Trends Interpretation

Across the substitution and trends landscape, soda consumption is shifting away from classic versions as zero sugar now accounts for 10.6% of U.S. soda volume in 2022 and caffeine free reaches 3.1%, while daily soda drinking among 12 to 19 year olds falls from 10.1% in 2003 to 2004 to just 5.4% in 2015 to 2016.

Policy & Health Impact

1In the WHO guideline, free sugars should be reduced to less than 10% of total energy intake (and further to below 5% for additional health benefits)[19]

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2A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis found that sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes (relative risk reported in the review as 1.18 per serving/day)[20]

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3A 2015 meta-analysis reported that consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages increases body weight and risk of obesity (effect estimate: OR 1.55 for obesity in pooled observational studies)[21]

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4In Mexico, a study estimated that the 2014 soda tax reduced obesity prevalence by 3.2% among children (modeled impacts reported in the study)[22]

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5In Chile, a 2014/2016 soda tax reform reduced purchases of taxed sugary drinks by 22% after implementation (estimated from consumer scanner data)[23]

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6In Hungary, soda and energy drink taxes introduced in 2011 raised prices for taxed beverages (observed price increase reported in the study as 20–30% for some products)[24]

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7In France, the 2020 legislation targets sugar-sweetened beverages with a tax structure based on sugar content, with effective tax ranges reported in the implementing decree[25]

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8In Denmark, the 2016 soda/soft drink tax surcharge for sugar-sweetened beverages increased retail prices; a Danish analysis reported reductions in purchases by about 16% for sugary soft drinks[26]

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9A 2019 meta-analysis found a 10% price increase in sugar-sweetened beverages reduces consumption by about 8–11% (pooled elasticity estimate)[27]

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Policy & Health Impact Interpretation

Across Policy and Health Impact evidence, well targeted soda taxes and sugar based levies consistently translate into meaningful behavior change and health gains, such as Chile’s 22% drop in purchases and Mexico’s 3.2% lower childhood obesity prevalence, aligning with broader findings that a 10% price rise cuts sugar sweetened consumption by about 8 to 11% and is linked to lower diabetes and obesity risk.

Market Dynamics

112.7% of the world population had access to improved drinking-water in 2000 and 90.3% in 2017 (WHO/UNICEF JMP); higher water access is associated with lower reliance on sweetened beverages in household consumption patterns[28]

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Market Dynamics Interpretation

In the market dynamics of soda consumption, the sharp rise in access to improved drinking water from 12.7% in 2000 to 90.3% in 2017 suggests households are increasingly less reliant on sweetened beverages for daily drinking needs.

Pricing & Taxes

1In the U.K., 59% of adults reported consuming soft drinks at least once per week in 2022 (survey-based; NatCen)[29]

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2In Ireland, the carbonated drinks sugar-sweetened beverages tax rate increased in Budget 2018 to €0.10 per gram of sugar over 8 grams per 100ml for soft drinks (legislated tax schedule)[30]

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Pricing & Taxes Interpretation

For pricing and taxes, the U.K. saw 59% of adults still drinking soft drinks at least weekly in 2022 even as Ireland moved to a sugar-based excise of €0.10 per gram over 8 grams per 100ml in Budget 2018.

Health & Substitution

1A 2019 prospective cohort analysis reported an estimated 4% higher risk of type 2 diabetes per 12-ounce daily serving of sugar-sweetened beverages (RR estimate reported in study)[31]

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2A 2020 systematic review found that sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is associated with an increased risk of dental caries (pooled effect reported across included studies)[32]

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Health & Substitution Interpretation

In the Health and Substitution category, research suggests that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages can meaningfully impact health, with a 2019 study estimating a 4% higher risk of type 2 diabetes per 12-ounce serving and a 2020 systematic review linking these drinks to increased dental caries risk.

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