The Gallup poll revealed that only 54 percent of American adults consume alcohol, the lowest level recorded since polling began in 1939. This reflects a significant 13 percentage-point decrease from three years ago. Notably, 53 percent of respondents now believe that moderate drinking is detrimental to health, representing a considerable shift from previous years. Young adults, aged 18 to 34, showed a steep decline in drinking, with rates dropping from 59 percent to 50 percent in just two years. Drinkers reported an average of 2.8 drinks consumed in the past week, the lowest since 1996.
The Gallup poll, conducted July 7 to July 21, showed that 54 percent of American adults say they drink, marking the lowest number reported since 1939.
53 percent of Americans now believe moderate drinking—defined as 'one or two drinks a day'—is bad for health, the first time a majority felt this way.
Rates of alcohol consumption surged during the worst of the covid-19 pandemic, but now, with lockdowns behind, rates are decreasing among American adults.
The average number of drinks consumed over the past seven days by those who drink was 2.8, the lowest figure Gallup has documented since 1996.
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