Mexico vs North Macedonia: Share of adults who drank alcohol in last year
Mexico
42.0%
in 2020
North Macedonia
41.7%
in 2020
Mexico rank
94th
North Macedonia rank
96th
Share of adults who drank alcohol in last year over time
- Mexico
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 42.0% against 41.7% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was North Macedonia ahead.
Mexico ranks 94th and North Macedonia ranks 96th of 187 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 2 and North Macedonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.3% | 44.6% | 1.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 42.8% | 42.4% | 0.4% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 42.0% | 41.7% | 0.3% | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults who drank alcohol in last year, Mexico or North Macedonia?
- Mexico, at 42.0% against 41.7% in North Macedonia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of adults who drank alcohol in last year between Mexico and North Macedonia?
- 0.3%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and North Macedonia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Mexico and North Macedonia rank globally for share of adults who drank alcohol in last year?
- Mexico ranks 94th and North Macedonia ranks 96th 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.