Americans say they are drinking less alcohol than ever amid a belief that even moderate consumption can pose a health risk.

The findings are detailed in a new Gallup poll published Wednesday. Gallup conducted a poll based on telephone interviews conducted by ReconMR July 7-21, 2025, with a random sample of 1,002 people, 18 years old and older, living in the U.S.

Record-low number of Americans say they drink alcohol

Why you should care:

Approximately 54% of Americans say they drink alcoholic beverages such as liquor, wine, or beer, which is lower than at any other point in the past 30 years.

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Gallup noted in their poll that drinking has been more noticeable among women (51%) than among men (57%). Dr

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