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

Name: Sierra Leone: Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
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In 2020, Sierra Leone's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 0.29.

That's up 11.5% from 2019, the highest value since 2015.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 5.02 . Sierra Leone ranks #166 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 47.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 0.41; 2012
Trough: 0.22; 2001
1-year change: +11.5%
5-year change: -6.5%; -1.3% / yr
10-year change: -6.5%; -0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)
2020	0.2900
2019	0.2600
2018	0.2600
2017	0.2500
2016	0.2700
2015	0.3100
2014	0.3800
2013	0.4100
2012	0.4100
2011	0.3500

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 Sierra Leone's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) in 2020?: In 2020, Sierra Leone's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) was 0.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) rising or falling?: Sierra Leone's Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) rose 11.5% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age)?: In 2020, Sierra Leone ranked #166 out of 185 countries reporting Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age).
How does Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 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.