Swedes consumed less alcohol in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the Central Association for Alcohol and Drug Information (CAN) released on March 13, 2026. 6 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. 2 liters.
Registered alcohol, which includes alcohol sold through Systembolaget (the state alcohol monopoly), restaurants, farm sales, and grocery stores, accounted for about 88 percent of total consumption in 2025. The unregistered portion consists of alcohol brought into the country during travel, home production, as well as purchases of smuggled alcohol and internet purchases. The CAN report provides annual statistics on alcohol consumption patterns in Sweden and is used by health authorities to monitor public health trends related to alcohol use.