Diets high in sugar sweetened beverages account for 11.8 percent of global deaths. Among adults aged 30 to 49 the share rises to 20.6 percent. Annual per person consumption of carbonated soft drinks reaches 155.7 liters in Mexico yet stays near 85 liters in Germany.
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.
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01 · Category
Consumption Levels8 stats
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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)
Interpretation
Consumption Levels Interpretation
The consumption levels show that while sugar-sweetened beverage diets contributed to 11.8% of global deaths overall and 20.6% among adults aged 30–49, actual carbonated soft drink intake in 2019 ranged from 85.0 liters per person per year in Germany to 155.7 liters in Mexico, underscoring big cross-country differences in beverage consumption.
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Market & Revenue6 stats
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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
Interpretation
Market & Revenue Interpretation
By 2030 the global sugar-sweetened beverage market is expected to hit $428.4 billion, yet real-world soda taxes are already associated with revenue and sales pressure such as Mexico’s 7.6% first year drop in purchased volume and Berkeley’s 9% decline versus projections, showing how Market & Revenue dynamics are being reshaped by both growth at the global level and tighter performance in taxed markets.
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Substitution & Trends4 stats
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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)
Interpretation
Substitution & Trends Interpretation
Across the US soda market, substitution toward newer variants is clear as zero sugar reached 10.6% of category volume in 2022 and caffeine free stood at 3.1% while daily soda drinking among 12 to 19 year olds fell from 10.1% in 2003 to 2004 to 5.4% in 2015 to 2016.
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Policy & Health Impact9 stats
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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)
Interpretation
Policy & Health Impact Interpretation
Under Policy and Health Impact, the evidence suggests that soda taxes and related interventions can meaningfully improve health outcomes, such as Mexico’s 2014 tax lowering childhood obesity prevalence by 3.2% and Chile’s 2014/2016 reform cutting purchases of taxed sugary drinks by 22%.
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Market Dynamics1 stats
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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
Interpretation
Market Dynamics Interpretation
From a Market Dynamics perspective, the share of the world population with access to improved drinking water rose sharply from 12.7% in 2000 to 90.3% in 2017, suggesting a major shift in the underlying conditions that can shape soda demand and consumption patterns.
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Pricing & Taxes2 stats
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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)
Interpretation
Pricing & Taxes Interpretation
Under Pricing & Taxes, the U.K. still has 59% of adults drinking soft drinks at least weekly in 2022, while Ireland’s sugar-sweetened beverage tax was raised in Budget 2018 to €0.10 per gram of sugar over 8 grams, showing how policy is actively targeting consumption where it is already widespread.
07 · Category
Health & Substitution2 stats
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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)
Interpretation
Health & Substitution Interpretation
For the Health and Substitution category, evidence suggests that drinking sugar sweetened beverages may matter even at moderate levels, with a 2019 study linking each 12 ounce daily serving to a 4% higher risk of type 2 diabetes and a 2020 systematic review associating such beverages with increased dental caries risk.
report visual · Key figures
Soda consumption varies widely by country (2019)
Carbonated soft drink consumption in 2019 ranges from the high-80s to the mid-150s liters per person per year across major markets.
155.7
In Mexico, carbonated soft drink consumption was 155.7 liters per person per year (2019)
88.2
In Canada, carbonated soft drink consumption was 88.2 liters per person per year (2019)
88.3
In Australia, carbonated soft drink consumption was 88.3 liters per person per year (2019)
91.0
In the United Kingdom, carbonated soft drink consumption was 91.0 liters per person per year (2019)
85.0
In Germany, carbonated soft drink consumption was 85.0 liters per person per year (2019)
122.6
In Brazil, carbonated soft drink consumption was 122.6 liters per person per year (2019)
source-verifiedstatista.com2019
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