The youngest legal drinking age in the world is 13 in Burkina Faso.
According to a 2018 article, the legal age to purchase or be served most alcoholic products varies significantly across countries. In Burkina Faso, it is legal to drink at the age of 13. Other countries have vastly different laws; for example, in Eritrea, the legal drinking age is 25. The cultures and parenting styles surrounding alcohol consumption also differ considerably around the world.
| Country | Legal Drinking Age |
|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 13 |
| Eritrea | 25 |
