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

Name: Libya: Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2020, Libya's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 0.01.

That's up 50.0% from 2019, the highest value since 2005.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 5.02 . Libya ranks #179 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 22.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 0.03; 2003
Trough: 0.01; 2006
1-year change: +50.0%
5-year change: +9.1%; +1.8% / yr
10-year change: +71.4%; +5.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
2020	0.0120
2019	0.0080
2018	0.0080
2017	0.0080
2016	0.0100
2015	0.0110
2014	0.0090
2013	0.0090
2012	0.0080
2011	0.0070

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 Libya's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in 2020?: In 2020, Libya's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 0.01, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Libya's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) rising or falling?: Libya's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) rose 50.0% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Libya rank globally on Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)?: In 2020, Libya ranked #179 out of 185 countries reporting Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age).
How does Libya'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 Libya is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 22.
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.