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

Name: United States: Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)
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In 2020, United States's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) was 15.54.

That's up 3.4% from 2019, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 8.12 . United States ranks #29 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 15.54; 2020
Trough: 14.33; 2001
1-year change: +3.4%
5-year change: +4.2%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +5.4%; +0.5% / 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	15.5400
2019	15.0300
2018	15.0300
2017	15.0200
2016	14.9600
2015	14.9200
2014	14.9000
2013	14.9600
2012	14.9200
2011	14.8200

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 States's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) in 2020?: In 2020, United States's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) was 15.54, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) rising or falling?: United States's Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age) rose 3.4% from 2019 to 2020.
How does United States rank globally on Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age)?: In 2020, United States ranked #29 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 States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.
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.