A new study shows that Americans drink more soda pop today than ever before. In fact, during the last 25 years, Americans have doubled the amount of soda pop they consume. That's one big gulp! The study shows that Americans drink an average of 1.6 cans of soda pop every day.That might not sound like much, but it can really add up. In one year, on average, each American drinks 597 cans of soda pop. new study shows that Americans drink more soda pop today than ever before. In fact, during the last 25 years, Americans have doubled the amount of soda pop they consume. That's one big gulp! The study shows that Americans drink an average of 1.6 cans of soda pop every day.