Alcohol consumption in Denmark

Denmark: Alcohol consumption was 9.1 Litres per person in 2024. β–¬ 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

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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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 12 United States 9.4 Litres per person compare
  2. 13 Ireland 9.2 Litres per person compare
  3. 15 Argentina 9 Litres per person compare
  4. 16 United Kingdom 8.8 Litres per person compare
  5. 17 Brazil 8.2 Litres per person compare

See the full ranking of 51 places β†’

More reference data data for Denmark

All data for Denmark β†’

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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Indicator
Alcohol consumption
Unit
Litres per person
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
51 places, 3,029 data points, 1960–2025
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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.