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

Name: Thailand: 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, Thailand's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) was 13.29.

That's up 2.2% from 2019, the highest value since 2016.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 8.12 . Thailand ranks #44 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 28.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 15.30; 2005
Trough: 12.19; 2009
1-year change: +2.2%
5-year change: -1.4%; -0.3% / yr
10-year change: +6.7%; +0.6% / 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	13.2900
2019	13.0100
2018	13.0100
2017	13.1600
2016	13.6900
2015	13.4800
2014	13.3600
2013	13.4500
2012	13.3100
2011	12.9600

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 Thailand's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) in 2020?: In 2020, Thailand's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) was 13.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Thailand's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) rising or falling?: Thailand's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Thailand rank globally on Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)?: In 2020, Thailand ranked #44 out of 185 countries reporting Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age).
How does Thailand'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 Thailand is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 28.
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.