Cups of Coffee Consumed Worldwide
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(Data shown in the table is for 2025. Counter shows current estimate)
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Understanding Cups of Coffee Consumed Worldwide
This counter tracks global coffee consumption, with humanity drinking over 2.25 billion cups of coffee every day. Coffee is the world's second most-traded commodity after oil.
Global coffee production exceeds 175 million 60-kg bags annually, sourced from over 70 countries in the tropical 'coffee belt.' Brazil leads production with approximately 40% of global output.
The global coffee industry is valued at over $495 billion annually, supporting the livelihoods of approximately 125 million people in coffee-growing regions.
The World's Coffee Habit
- Finland leads per-capita coffee consumption at 12 kg per person annually, followed by Norway, Iceland, and Denmark. Americans consume about 4 kg per person.
- Specialty coffee now accounts for approximately 55% of value in the U.S. market, reflecting consumer preference for higher-quality, sustainably-sourced beans.
- Coffee shop chains like Starbucks, Costa, and Dunkin' serve billions of cups annually, with the global coffee shop market valued at $145 billion.
- The rise of single-serve coffee makers has transformed home consumption, with pod-based systems now accounting for 35% of home-brewed coffee.
Top Coffee Consuming Countries
- United States: 400 million cups/day
- Brazil: 230 million cups/day
- Japan: 95 million cups/day
- Germany: 90 million cups/day
- France: 80 million cups/day
Coffee Production Leaders
- Brazil: 40% of global production
- Vietnam: 20% of global production
- Colombia: 9% of global production
- Indonesia: 7% of global production
Data Sources and References
Methodology and Data Collection
Consumption data is compiled from the International Coffee Organization and National Coffee Association research.
The per-second rate is calculated by dividing 821.25 billion annual cups by 31,536,000 seconds per year.
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout Cups of Coffee Consumed Worldwide
Approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed globally every day, or about 26,042 cups every second. This makes coffee one of the most popular beverages in the world.
By total volume, the United States leads with approximately 400 million cups per day. However, Finland has the highest per-capita consumption at 12 kg per person annually.
Coffee is grown in over 70 countries in the tropical 'coffee belt.' Brazil leads production with 40% of global output, followed by Vietnam (20%), Colombia (9%), and Indonesia (7%).