Myanmar vs Sri Lanka: Share of adults who drank alcohol in last year
Myanmar
38.2%
in 2020
Sri Lanka
37.3%
in 2020
Myanmar rank
103rd
Sri Lanka rank
106th
Share of adults who drank alcohol in last year over time
- Myanmar
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Myanmar currently reports 38.2% against 37.3% in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.9%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Myanmar ranks 103rd and Sri Lanka ranks 106th of 187 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Myanmar averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Myanmar | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.7% | 35.5% | 0.9% | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 37.4% | 37.5% | 0.1% | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 38.2% | 37.3% | 1.0% | Myanmar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults who drank alcohol in last year, Myanmar or Sri Lanka?
- Myanmar, at 38.2% against 37.3% in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of adults who drank alcohol in last year between Myanmar and Sri Lanka?
- 0.9%, with Myanmar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and Sri Lanka?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Myanmar and Sri Lanka rank globally for share of adults who drank alcohol in last year?
- Myanmar ranks 103rd and Sri Lanka ranks 106th 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.