Arab World vs South Africa: Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol)
Arab World
0.527
in 2020
South Africa
12.41
in 2020
Arab World rank
45th
South Africa rank
48th
Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) over time
- Arab World
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12.41 against 0.527 in Arab World, a difference of 11.88.
That makes South Africa's figure about 23.6 times Arab World's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 48th of 47 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6614 | 15.36 | 14.7 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 0.6342 | 15.26 | 14.63 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 0.527 | 12.41 | 11.88 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol), Arab World or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 12.41 against 0.527 in Arab World as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) between Arab World and South Africa?
- 11.88, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Arab World and South Africa rank globally for total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol)?
- Arab World ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 48th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Observatory Data Repository, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 15+ years of age). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Total alcohol per capita consumption is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15 years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.