Oktoberfest 2023 ended on Tuesday October 3rd and the results are in: beer consumption reached a massive 6.5 million Liters at the festival.
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While it’s not the all-time record (this feat was accomplished in 2011 with almost 8 million Liters of beer consumed), it is about 1 million Liters more than last year. Most likely the perfect weather played a role, with all except one day being warm and sunny.
Of course it’s not just beer consumption that makes for some fascinating statistics of the 2023 Oktoberfest in Munich.
7.2 million visitors attended the 2023 Oktoberfest
According to official estimates by the city of Munich, 7.2 million guests (2022: 5.7 million) attended the Wiesn during the 18 days of festivities. Of these, around 480,000 visitors were counted at the Oidn Wiesn, the traditional festival grounds.
In addition to the millions of Bavarian locals who attended, there were again noticeably many international visitors at Oktoberfest in 2023, notably from the USA, Austria, France and Italy. The trend of wearing traditional clothing has continued, with the majority of visitors embracing Dirndls or Lederhosen.
Interestingly, the sale of non-alcoholic drinks increased by 50% over the previous year, most likely in part due to the unusually warm weather. Some tents reported running out of drinking water on some days.
Other Oktoberfest 2023 Statistics
- Food sales increased by about 15% over the previous year, with the bestseller being the “Wiesn Hendl” (half a chicken).
- The most popular souvenir was the chicken hat, reportedly sold out already by October 2nd. What is it with chickens at Oktoberfest?
- Security personnel prevented 115,600 beer mugs from being stolen from the beer tents and the festival grounds.
- Overall crime rate remained low, with just 1,854 police interventions resulting in 1,093 arrests.
The Lost & Found office reported approx. 3,250 items including:
- 640 wallets & purses
- 580 items of clothing
- 520 IDs
- 400 smartphones
- 380 credit / debit cards
- 200 keys
- 310 glasses / sunglasses
- 120 bags & backpacks
- 40 umbrellas
- 60 pieces of jewelry
For more facts and figures visit the festival organizer’s website here.
FAQs
Oktoberfest 2023 ended on Tuesday October 3rd and the results are in: beer consumption reached a massive 6.5 million Liters at the festival. While it's not the all-time record (this feat was accomplished in 2011 with almost 8 million Liters of beer consumed), it is about 1 million Liters more than last year.
How many liters of beer are consumed at Oktoberfest? ›
Oktoberfest is certainly a major tourist attraction for the city of Munich. In 2022, 5.7 million Oktoberfest revelers consumed 5.6 million liters of beer (though that's nothing compared to the crowd in 2019, who downed 7.3 million liters).
How many kegs of beer are consumed at Oktoberfest? ›
ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST BEER CONSUMPTION
In non-metric system terms, that's over 2 million gallons on beer. That's 131,234 kegs of beer.
What percentage of beer is at Oktoberfest Munich? ›
Today, all Oktoberfest beers must be comprised of 13.5 to 13.99 percent original wort extract. The Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier thus achieves an alcohol content of around 6 percent. In comparison: The Paulaner Original Münchner Hell has an original wort content of 11.5 percent and an alcohol content of 4.9 percent.
What is the capacity of the largest beer tent at Oktoberfest? ›
The Hofbräu tent is, with a total of almost 10,000 seats, the largest beer tent at the Oktoberfest (6,018 seats and 1,000 standing places indoors, and an additional 3,022 seats outdoor).
Does Germany drinks the most beer in the world per person? ›
The country that drinks the most beer in the world per capita is the Czech Republic, which consumes 184.1 litres per capita annually.
What is the biggest beer festival in the world? ›
Oktoberfest is the biggest beer festival in the world celebrated since 1810 in the town of Munich. Over 6 million beer-loving people rush to Germany every year and consume almost 6.9 million liters of beer. This German beer festival is known for its traditional Bavarian costumes and delicious German food.
What is the record for most beers carried at Oktoberfest? ›
Despite the skill and the impressive feat, the waitress has still not beated the world record held by Oliver Strümpfel who managed to carry 29 steins over a distance of 40 metres back in 2017.
Is Oktoberfest the largest beer festival? ›
Oktoberfest (German pronunciation: [ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst]; Bavarian: Wiesn, Oktobafest) is the world's largest Volksfest, featuring a beer festival and a travelling carnival, and is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, from mid- or late-September to the first Sunday in October, with more than six million international and ...
Who drinks the very first beer at Oktoberfest? ›
Since 1950, there has been a traditional festival opening: A twelve gun salute and the tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest beer at 12:00 by the current Mayor of Munich with the cry “O'zapft is!” (“It's tapped!” in the Austro-Bavarian dialect) opens the Oktoberfest. The first mayor to tap the keg was Thomas Wimmer.
The Strong Augustiner: 6.5%
' With an alcohol percentage at 6.5 per cent, it's the strongest of the Oktoberfest beers. The reason for this alcohol strength? 'The more alcohol, the slender and thus drinkable beer,' Mayer said. The Augustiner body is soft and feels good in the mouth and the finish is smooth.
What are the 6 Munich Oktoberfest beers? ›
We introduce the six breweries of the state capital allowed to fill the beer mugs of the Oktoberfest: Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner und Spaten. Association of Munich Breweries e. V. Verein Münchener Brauereien e.V.
What is the official beer of Oktoberfest? ›
In order for a beer to be called an Oktoberfestbier it has to be brewed by one of the six breweries located in the Munich city limits. Those six breweries are Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräuhaus, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and Spaten. Some of them you've probably heard of while others are not as popular in the U.S.
How many liters of beer are drunk during Oktoberfest? ›
Oktoberfest 2023 ended on Tuesday October 3rd and the results are in: beer consumption reached a massive 6.5 million Liters at the festival.
Can you drink outside the tents at Oktoberfest? ›
Is it possible to drink beer outside the tents? Yes - in the many beautiful small and large beer gardens in the tents and festival establishments. In contrast to a classic beer garden under chestnut trees, you will also be served there!
Can you smoke in Oktoberfest tents? ›
Since August 1, 2010 a public health protection law has been in place that, among other things, bans smoking in the beer tents at Oktoberfest – including e-cigarettes.
How many liters of beer does the average German drink? ›
On average, Germans consumed 91.8 liters of beer per person in 2022. Despite the fact that this is probably the first beverage most of the world associates with Germany, not least because of the Oktoberbest in Munich, in the country itself consumption levels have been falling consistently since 1990.
How much does a liter of beer at Oktoberfest weigh? ›
Q: How much does the stein weigh? A: A full one-liter dimpled glass stein should weigh approximately 5 pounds or 2.25 kg, whichever you prefer. The stein itself alone should weigh right around 3 pounds and, filled to the 1L line, the beer weighs about 34 ounces.
How much is a mass of beer at Oktoberfest? ›
NEWSFLASH: The official Oktoberfest 2023 beer prices were announced today by the city of Munich, with a Mass (1 Litre) of beer costing between 12.60 and 14.90 EURO in the various beer tents.
How much beer is in a mug at Oktoberfest? ›
This will ensure that you select a stein that best meets your needs and is suitable for an Oktoberfest party. A typical volume of a conventional German beer stein is 1 liter, or 33.8 ounce (about 999.59 ml). However, beer mugs come in a variety of other capacities ranging from 0.25 to 2.5 liters.
