Bulgaria: Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)

Name: Bulgaria: Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2020, Bulgaria's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 11.62.

That's down 2.5% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 5.02 . Bulgaria ranks #9 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #9 of 47.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ALC.PCAP.LI) • Data as of 2020

Trend (2001–2020)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 11.92; 2018
Trough: 10.66; 2010
1-year change: -2.5%
5-year change: +1.6%; +0.3% / yr
10-year change: +9.0%; +0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
2020	11.6200
2019	11.9200
2018	11.9200
2017	11.8500
2016	11.6500
2015	11.4400
2014	11.1800
2013	11.1600
2012	11.0300
2011	10.8700

About Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)

Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.

Indicator code: SH.ALC.PCAP.LI • Category: Health & Population

About per capita measures: Per capita figures divide a country's total value by its population, giving a measure of average individual share. This makes countries of different sizes more comparable — a large country like China may have a higher total GDP than Switzerland, but Switzerland's GDP per capita is much higher.

Frequently asked questions

What was Bulgaria's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in 2020?: In 2020, Bulgaria's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 11.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bulgaria's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) rising or falling?: Bulgaria's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) fell 2.5% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Bulgaria rank globally on Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)?: In 2020, Bulgaria ranked #9 out of 185 countries reporting Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age).
How does Bulgaria's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) compare to the world average?: The global average for Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in 2020 was 5.02, so Bulgaria is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #9 of 47.
What is Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) and how is it measured?: Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ALC.PCAP.LI), CC BY 4.0.