The forecast data for beer consumption per capita in the US indicates a gradual decline. The figures, expressed in liters of pure alcohol, stand at 3.79 in 2024 and decrease to 3.66 by 2028. This trend reveals a consistent yearly decrease in consumption amounts.
Analyzing the year-on-year variations, beer consumption per capita is expected to decline by approximately 0.79% from 2024 to 2025, by 1.06% from 2025 to 2026, by 0.81% from 2026 to 2027, and by 0.81% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years, the consumption has declined by about 1.75%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an average yearly decrease of around 0.87% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include changes in consumer preferences towards healthier lifestyles, the impact of regulatory measures, and the growth of alternative alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. These factors could continue to influence the gradual decline in beer consumption per capita in the coming years.