What is the minimum age to purchase alcohol legally?

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This map shows the minimum age at which individuals can legally be served alcoholic beverages in a country.

Data source: World Health Organization Global Health Observatory Database

More information:

  • Initiating alcohol consumption at an older age can reduce the developmental, short-, and long-term health effects of alcohol use; the establishment of a minimum drinking age as a component of alcohol policy has been found to be effective.