South Africa vs Tanzania, United Republic of: Share of adults who drank alcohol in last year
South Africa
29.6%
in 2020
Tanzania, United Republic of
30.8%
in 2020
South Africa rank
123rd
Tanzania, United Republic of rank
120th
Share of adults who drank alcohol in last year over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania, United Republic of
How they compare
Tanzania, United Republic of currently reports 30.8% against 29.6% in South Africa, a difference of 1.2%.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
South Africa ranks 123rd and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 120th of 187 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Tanzania, United Republic of in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania, United Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.3% | 31.1% | 0.8% | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2010s | 31.9% | 31.0% | 0.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 29.6% | 30.8% | 1.2% | Tanzania, United Republic of |
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 Africa or Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Tanzania, United Republic of, at 30.8% against 29.6% in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of adults who drank alcohol in last year between South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 1.2%, with Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of rank globally for share of adults who drank alcohol in last year?
- South Africa ranks 123rd and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 120th 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.