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

Name: Moldova: Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
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In 2020, Moldova's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 11.08.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 5.02 . Moldova ranks #13 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 47.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 12.95; 2005
Trough: 10.36; 2001
1-year change: -2.5%
5-year change: -2.4%; -0.5% / yr
10-year change: -3.1%; -0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
2020	11.0800
2019	11.3600
2018	11.3600
2017	11.3300
2016	11.2400
2015	11.3500
2014	11.8000
2013	12.2500
2012	12.4400
2011	12.0000

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 Moldova's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in 2020?: In 2020, Moldova's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 11.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Moldova's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) rising or falling?: Moldova'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 Moldova rank globally on Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)?: In 2020, Moldova ranked #13 out of 185 countries reporting Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age).
How does Moldova'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 Moldova is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 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.