Alcohol consumption in Hungary
Hungary: Alcohol consumption was 10.2 Litres per person in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
10.2 Litres per person
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
8th
of 41 countries
All-time high
14.9 Litres per person
in 1980
All-time low
8.1 Litres per person
in 1961
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Alcohol consumption in Hungary, 1960–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Litres per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for alcohol consumption in Hungary is 10.2 Litres per person, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption in Hungary peaked at 14.9 Litres per person in 1980 and was at its lowest, 8.1 Litres per person, in 1961.
Hungary ranks 8th of 41 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Alcohol consumption in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Litres per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.2 Litres per person | — |
| 1961 | 8.1 Litres per person | -1.2% |
| 1962 | 8.2 Litres per person | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 8.6 Litres per person | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 9.6 Litres per person | +11.6% |
| 1965 | 8.9 Litres per person | -7.3% |
| 1966 | 8.9 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 9.7 Litres per person | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 9.9 Litres per person | +2.1% |
| 1969 | 11.1 Litres per person | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 11.5 Litres per person | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 11.9 Litres per person | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 11.9 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 11.9 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 11.8 Litres per person | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 12.6 Litres per person | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 13.5 Litres per person | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 14.4 Litres per person | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 14.6 Litres per person | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 14.1 Litres per person | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 14.9 Litres per person | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 14.8 Litres per person | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 14.8 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 14.5 Litres per person | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 14.9 Litres per person | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 14.7 Litres per person | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 14.5 Litres per person | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 13.5 Litres per person | -6.9% |
| 1988 | 13.1 Litres per person | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 14.1 Litres per person | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 13.9 Litres per person | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 13.3 Litres per person | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 13 Litres per person | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 13.1 Litres per person | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 12.9 Litres per person | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 12.2 Litres per person | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 12.5 Litres per person | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 12.3 Litres per person | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 12.2 Litres per person | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 12.2 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 12 Litres per person | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 13.2 Litres per person | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 13.3 Litres per person | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 13.2 Litres per person | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 13.2 Litres per person | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 13 Litres per person | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 13.2 Litres per person | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 12.6 Litres per person | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 11.8 Litres per person | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 11.5 Litres per person | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 10.8 Litres per person | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 11.4 Litres per person | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 11.1 Litres per person | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 10.6 Litres per person | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 10.9 Litres per person | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 10.8 Litres per person | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 11.1 Litres per person | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 10.6 Litres per person | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 11.3 Litres per person | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 10.6 Litres per person | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 10.4 Litres per person | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 10.5 Litres per person | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 10.8 Litres per person | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 10.3 Litres per person | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 10.2 Litres per person | -1.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 10.2 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)
- Hungary's 10.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.12 Litres per person | 8.1 Litres per person | 11.1 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.82 Litres per person | 11.5 Litres per person | 14.6 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.38 Litres per person | 13.1 Litres per person | 14.9 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.76 Litres per person | 12.2 Litres per person | 13.9 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.7 Litres per person | 11.5 Litres per person | 13.3 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.92 Litres per person | 10.6 Litres per person | 11.4 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.44 Litres per person | 10.2 Litres per person | 10.8 Litres per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 5 Poland 10 Litres per person compare
- 5 Luxembourg 10.7 Litres per person compare
- 6 Netherlands 7.3 Litres per person compare
- 6 Czechia 10.6 Litres per person compare
- 7 Türkiye 1.8 Litres per person compare
- 7 Romania 10.4 Litres per person compare
- 8 Germany 10.2 Litres per person compare
- 10 Australia 9.8 Litres per person compare
- 10 France 9.8 Litres per person compare
More reference data data for Hungary
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6937 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.09 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption in Hungary?
- Alcohol consumption in Hungary was 10.2 Litres per person in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest alcohol consumption recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 14.9 Litres per person in 1980.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.1 Litres per person in 1961.
- How does Hungary rank for alcohol consumption?
- Hungary ranks 8th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is alcohol consumption rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hungary 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.