Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance globally, and its use is remarkably prevalent among adults. Multiple authoritative sources, including PubMed and Caffeine Informer, estimate that approximately 80% of the world's adult population consumes caffeine in some form each day. This widespread use encompasses coffee, tea, energy drinks, and soft drinks.
While coffee is the leading source of caffeine (accounting for about 69% of global intake), regional preferences vary. For example, tea is the main caffeine source in many Asian countries and the UK. The overall percentage reflects all caffeine sources, not just coffee.
Peer-reviewed studies and dietary surveys consistently reinforce this estimate. The global popularity of caffeinated beverages means that caffeine reaches nearly eight in ten adults daily, making it the dominant psychoactive substance worldwide.
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