By Afiur
November 25, 2025
Some countries drink far less coffee than others, according to data from Cafely. A comparison of 65 nations shows wide gaps in lifetime coffee consumption, revealing where the drink is least preferred
1. India — 365 Cups in a Lifetime1. India — 365 Cups in a LifetimeIndia records the lowest coffee intake among the five nations shown, with an average person consuming just 365 cups over their lifetim
2. Uganda — 1,226 Cups in a Lifetime2. Uganda — 1,226 Cups in a LifetimeUganda follows with 1,226 lifetime cups. Even as a coffee-producing nation, its domestic consumption remains low.Image: Unsplash
4. South Africa — 2,544 Cups in a Lifetime4. South Africa — 2,544 Cups in a LifetimeSouth Africa records 2,544 lifetime cups, making it another low-consumption market for coffee.Image: Unsplash
5. Egypt — 3,040 Cups in a Lifetime5. Egypt — 3,040 Cups in a LifetimeEgypt is in the low-consumption list with 3,040 lifetime cups, still well below global averages in high coffee-drinking regions.Im