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

Name: Sweden: Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2020, Sweden's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) was 14.82.

That's up 2.8% from 2019, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 8.12 . Sweden ranks #35 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 47.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 15.27; 2010
Trough: 14.42; 2018
1-year change: +2.8%
5-year change: +1.0%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: -2.9%; -0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)
2020	14.8200
2019	14.4200
2018	14.4200
2017	14.4900
2016	14.5300
2015	14.6800
2014	14.8300
2013	14.9400
2012	15.0500
2011	15.1500

About Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 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.MA.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 Sweden's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) in 2020?: In 2020, Sweden's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) was 14.82, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) rising or falling?: Sweden's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Sweden rank globally on Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)?: In 2020, Sweden ranked #35 out of 185 countries reporting Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age).
How does Sweden's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) compare to the world average?: The global average for Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) in 2020 was 8.12, so Sweden is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 47.
What is Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 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.MA.LI), CC BY 4.0.