South Korea vs Slovenia: Share of adults who drank alcohol in last year
South Korea
72.5%
in 2020
Slovenia
71.4%
in 2020
South Korea rank
29th
Slovenia rank
30th
Share of adults who drank alcohol in last year over time
- South Korea
- Slovenia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 72.5% against 71.4% in Slovenia, a difference of 1.1%.
Across all 21 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 29th and Slovenia ranks 30th of 187 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Slovenia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74.4% | 72.1% | 2.3% | South Korea |
| 2010s | 73.3% | 71.9% | 1.4% | South Korea |
| 2020s | 72.5% | 71.4% | 1.1% | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults who drank alcohol in last year, South Korea or Slovenia?
- South Korea, at 72.5% against 71.4% in Slovenia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of adults who drank alcohol in last year between South Korea and Slovenia?
- 1.1%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Slovenia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South Korea and Slovenia rank globally for share of adults who drank alcohol in last year?
- South Korea ranks 29th and Slovenia ranks 30th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of adults who drank alcohol in last year. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Adults are defined as those aged 15 years and older. Shown is the share of adults who have drunk any alcohol in the preceding 12 months.