Alcohol consumption in Denmark
Denmark: Alcohol consumption was 9.1 Litres per person in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
9.1 Litres per person
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
14th
of 41 countries
All-time high
13.7 Litres per person
in 1983
All-time low
6 Litres per person
in 1960
Years of data
61
1960–2024
Alcohol consumption in Denmark, 1960–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Litres per person.
Analysis
In 2024, alcohol consumption in Denmark stood at 9.1 Litres per person.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption in Denmark peaked at 13.7 Litres per person in 1983 and was at its lowest, 6 Litres per person, in 1960.
That places Denmark 14th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Alcohol consumption in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Litres per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 Litres per person | — |
| 1965 | 7.4 Litres per person | +23.3% |
| 1966 | 7.9 Litres per person | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 8.2 Litres per person | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 8.3 Litres per person | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 8.9 Litres per person | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 9.7 Litres per person | +9.0% |
| 1971 | 10 Litres per person | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 10.8 Litres per person | +8.0% |
| 1973 | 11.7 Litres per person | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 11.4 Litres per person | -2.6% |
| 1975 | 12.3 Litres per person | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 12.7 Litres per person | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 12.3 Litres per person | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 11.7 Litres per person | -4.9% |
| 1979 | 12.3 Litres per person | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 12.4 Litres per person | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 12.9 Litres per person | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 13.3 Litres per person | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 13.7 Litres per person | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 13 Litres per person | -5.1% |
| 1985 | 13.1 Litres per person | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 12.8 Litres per person | -2.3% |
| 1987 | 12.5 Litres per person | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 12.5 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 12.2 Litres per person | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 12.3 Litres per person | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 12.2 Litres per person | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 12.5 Litres per person | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 12.3 Litres per person | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 12.5 Litres per person | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 12.7 Litres per person | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 12.7 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 12.6 Litres per person | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 12.1 Litres per person | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 12.1 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 12.2 Litres per person | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 12 Litres per person | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 11.8 Litres per person | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 12 Litres per person | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 11.8 Litres per person | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 11.8 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 11.6 Litres per person | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 11.6 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 11.3 Litres per person | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 10.6 Litres per person | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 10.8 Litres per person | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 11 Litres per person | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 9.8 Litres per person | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 10 Litres per person | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 10.1 Litres per person | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 9.9 Litres per person | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 10 Litres per person | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 9.7 Litres per person | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 9.7 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 9.5 Litres per person | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 9.7 Litres per person | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 10.4 Litres per person | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 9.7 Litres per person | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 9.3 Litres per person | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 9.1 Litres per person | -2.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 9.1 Litres per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.45 Litres per person, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 9.1 Litres per person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.1 Litres per person, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.78 Litres per person | 6 Litres per person | 8.9 Litres per person | 6 |
| 1970s | 11.49 Litres per person | 9.7 Litres per person | 12.7 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.84 Litres per person | 12.2 Litres per person | 13.7 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.4 Litres per person | 12.1 Litres per person | 12.7 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.67 Litres per person | 10.6 Litres per person | 12.2 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.05 Litres per person | 9.5 Litres per person | 11 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.64 Litres per person | 9.1 Litres per person | 10.4 Litres per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 12 United States 9.4 Litres per person compare
- 13 Ireland 9.2 Litres per person compare
- 15 Argentina 9 Litres per person compare
- 16 United Kingdom 8.8 Litres per person compare
- 17 Brazil 8.2 Litres per person compare
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption in Denmark?
- Alcohol consumption in Denmark was 9.1 Litres per person in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest alcohol consumption recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 13.7 Litres per person in 1983.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 Litres per person in 1960.
- How does Denmark rank for alcohol consumption?
- Denmark ranks 14th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is alcohol consumption rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Alcohol consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unhealthy lifestyles and poor environments cause millions of people to die prematurely. Smoking, harmful alcohol use, physical inactivity and obesity are the root cause of many chronic conditions. This dataset presents the latest data for alcohol consumption. Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.