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

Name: United Arab Emirates: Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)
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In 2020, United Arab Emirates's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) was 2.72.

That's down 11.7% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 8.12 . United Arab Emirates ranks #140 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 22.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 3.14; 2016
Trough: 2.30; 2001
1-year change: -11.7%
5-year change: -10.5%; -2.2% / yr
10-year change: +9.7%; +0.9% / 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	2.7200
2019	3.0800
2018	3.0800
2017	3.1400
2016	3.1400
2015	3.0400
2014	2.8900
2013	2.7200
2012	2.6000
2011	2.5200

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 United Arab Emirates's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) in 2020?: In 2020, United Arab Emirates's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) was 2.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) rising or falling?: United Arab Emirates's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) fell 11.7% from 2019 to 2020.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)?: In 2020, United Arab Emirates ranked #140 out of 185 countries reporting Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 22.
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.