The top 10 coffee-consuming countries in the world are:
- Finland
- Norway
- Iceland
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Canada
Some unique facts about the top coffee consuming countries’ habits:
1. Finland
- Finland’s coffee consumption per capita: 12 kg per year
- Finns are known for their love of light-roasted coffee, and they often enjoy it with a traditional Finnish sweet bread called “pulla.”
2. Norway
- Coffee consumption per capita of Norway: 9.9 kg per year
- Norwegians have a tradition called “kaffepause” or “fika” in Swedish, which is a coffee break accompanied by pastries or sandwiches, often taken multiple times a day.
3. Iceland
- Coffee consumption in Iceland, per capita: 9 kg per year
- In Iceland, coffee houses are popular gathering spots, and many Icelanders prefer to drink their coffee black, without milk or sugar.
4. Denmark
- Coffee consumption per capita in Denmark: 8.7 kg per year
- Danes often enjoy their coffee with a Danish pastry, and the concept of “hygge” – a cozy, warm atmosphere – is often associated with coffee breaks.
5. Netherlands
- Coffee consumption of Netherlands, per capita: 8.4 kg per year
- Dutch coffee culture is known for its “koffie verkeerd,” which is similar to a café au lait, and the Netherlands is also famous for its coffee shops, where the sale and consumption of cannabis are tolerated.
6. Sweden
- Sweden’s coffee consumption per capita: 8.2 kg per year
- Like their Norwegian neighbors, Swedes also practice “fika,” a social coffee break accompanied by sweet treats, which is an essential part of Swedish culture.
7. Switzerland
- Coffee consumption per capita of Switzerland: 7.9 kg per year
- Swiss coffee culture is known for its precision and quality, with Swiss companies like Nespresso and Jura producing high-quality coffee machines for home and professional use.
8. Belgium
- Coffee consumption per capita in Belgium: 6.8 kg per year
- Belgians often enjoy their coffee with a piece of chocolate or a “speculoos” biscuit, and the country is known for its high-quality roasters and chocolatiers.
9. Luxembourg
- Coffee consumption in Luxembourg, per capita: 6.5 kg per year
- In Luxembourg, coffee is often enjoyed with a slice of “Gromperekichelcher,” a traditional potato pancake, or a “Bretzel,” a soft pretzel-shaped pastry.
10. Canada
- Canada’s coffee consumption per capita: 6.2 kg per year
- Canadians are known for their love of “double-double” coffee, which is a coffee with two creams and two sugars, and the popular coffee chain Tim Hortons has become a symbol of Canadian coffee culture.
An interesting fact is that in case of tea, 4 of the top 10 tea producers are in the list of top 10 tea consumers, but none of the top coffee consumers are coffee producers and none of the top 10 coffee producers are in the list of top 10 coffee consumers.
S.No. | Country | Consumption per capita (Kg/year) |
1 | Finland | 12.0 |
2 | Norway | 9.9 |
3 | Iceland | 9.0 |
4 | Denmark | 8.7 |
5 | Netherlands | 8.4 |
6 | Sweden | 8.2 |
7 | Switzerland | 7.9 |
8 | Belgium | 6.8 |
9 | Luxembourg | 6.5 |
10 | Canada | 6.2 |