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

Name: Russian Federation: Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2020, Russian Federation's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 10.53.

That's up 1.1% from 2019, the highest value since 2017.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 5.02 . Russian Federation ranks #21 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 of 47.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.65; 2007
Trough: 10.42; 2018
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: -9.5%; -2.0% / yr
10-year change: -23.5%; -2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
2020	10.5300
2019	10.4200
2018	10.4200
2017	10.7200
2016	11.0500
2015	11.6400
2014	12.1600
2013	12.8400
2012	13.3200
2011	13.6000

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 Russian Federation's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in 2020?: In 2020, Russian Federation's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 10.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Russian Federation's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) rising or falling?: Russian Federation's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) rose 1.1% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Russian Federation rank globally on Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)?: In 2020, Russian Federation ranked #21 out of 185 countries reporting Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age).
How does Russian Federation'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 Russian Federation is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 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.