Alcohol consumption in France
France: Alcohol consumption was 9.8 Litres per person in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
9.8 Litres per person
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
10th
of 41 countries
All-time high
23.2 Litres per person
in 1970
All-time low
9.8 Litres per person
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Alcohol consumption in France, 1970–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Litres per person.
Analysis
In 2024, alcohol consumption in France stood at 9.8 Litres per person. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption in France peaked at 23.2 Litres per person in 1970 and was at its lowest, 9.8 Litres per person, in 2024.
That places France 10th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 55 years of available data.
Alcohol consumption in France, year by year
| Year | Litres per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 23.2 Litres per person | — |
| 1971 | 22.9 Litres per person | -1.3% |
| 1972 | 22.6 Litres per person | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 22.8 Litres per person | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 22.5 Litres per person | -1.3% |
| 1975 | 22.5 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 22.2 Litres per person | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 22.1 Litres per person | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 21.1 Litres per person | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 20.6 Litres per person | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 20.1 Litres per person | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 19.5 Litres per person | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 19.4 Litres per person | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 18.8 Litres per person | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 17.9 Litres per person | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 17.6 Litres per person | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 17.1 Litres per person | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 16.8 Litres per person | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 16.8 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 17 Litres per person | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 15.4 Litres per person | -9.4% |
| 1991 | 15.4 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 15.4 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 14.7 Litres per person | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 14.6 Litres per person | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 14.5 Litres per person | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 14.5 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 14.3 Litres per person | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 14.5 Litres per person | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 14.4 Litres per person | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 13.9 Litres per person | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 14.1 Litres per person | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 13.9 Litres per person | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 13.4 Litres per person | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 13.1 Litres per person | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 12.9 Litres per person | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 13.1 Litres per person | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 12.9 Litres per person | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 12.5 Litres per person | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 12.6 Litres per person | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 12.3 Litres per person | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 12.4 Litres per person | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 12.2 Litres per person | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 11.6 Litres per person | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 12 Litres per person | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 11.9 Litres per person | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 11.7 Litres per person | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 11.7 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 11.6 Litres per person | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 11.4 Litres per person | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 10.4 Litres per person | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 10.6 Litres per person | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 10.8 Litres per person | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 10.4 Litres per person | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 9.8 Litres per person | -5.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 9.8 Litres per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.45 Litres per person, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- France's 9.8 Litres per person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.1 Litres per person, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.25 Litres per person | 20.6 Litres per person | 23.2 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.1 Litres per person | 16.8 Litres per person | 20.1 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.77 Litres per person | 14.3 Litres per person | 15.4 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.24 Litres per person | 12.5 Litres per person | 14.1 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.88 Litres per person | 11.4 Litres per person | 12.4 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.4 Litres per person | 9.8 Litres per person | 10.8 Litres per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption in France?
- Alcohol consumption in France was 9.8 Litres per person in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest alcohol consumption recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 23.2 Litres per person in 1970.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.8 Litres per person in 2024.
- How does France rank for alcohol consumption?
- France ranks 10th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is alcohol consumption rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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.