Alcohol consumption in South Africa
South Africa: Alcohol consumption was 7.3 Litres per person in 2022. β¬ Flat
Alcohol consumption in South Africa, 1961β2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Litres per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for alcohol consumption in South Africa is 7.3 Litres per person, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption in South Africa peaked at 10.8 Litres per person in 1996 and was at its lowest, 5.4 Litres per person, in 1963.
South Africa ranks 24th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.73 Litres per person | 5.4 Litres per person | 8.1 Litres per person | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.86 Litres per person | 7.3 Litres per person | 8.7 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.8 Litres per person | 8.4 Litres per person | 9.2 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.73 Litres per person | 8.8 Litres per person | 10.8 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.05 Litres per person | 6.8 Litres per person | 7.5 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.08 Litres per person | 6.8 Litres per person | 7.2 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.5 Litres per person | 5.5 Litres per person | 7.3 Litres per person | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption in South Africa?
- Alcohol consumption in South Africa was 7.3 Litres per person in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest alcohol consumption recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10.8 Litres per person in 1996.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4 Litres per person in 1963.
- How does South Africa rank for alcohol consumption?
- South Africa ranks 24th out of 41 countries with data for 2022.
- Is alcohol consumption rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa 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.