Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) was 1.92 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2020
Source: Global Health Observatory Data Repository, World Health Organization (WHO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) in Democratic Republic of Congo is 1.92, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of down 9.4% on the previous year and down 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 8.68 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.92, in 2020.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 135th out of 185 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.29 | — |
| 2001 | 8.29 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 8.43 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 8.68 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 7.08 | -18.4% |
| 2005 | 5.52 | -22.0% |
| 2006 | 3.76 | -31.9% |
| 2007 | 3.92 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 4.15 | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 3.65 | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 3.06 | -16.2% |
| 2011 | 2.4 | -21.6% |
| 2012 | 2.55 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 2.64 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 2.58 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 2.44 | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 2.28 | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 2.2 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 2.12 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.92 | -9.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.92 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.9, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.92 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.62, 53% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.18 | 3.65 | 8.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.44 | 2.12 | 3.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133,650 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 390 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0905 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.92 in 2020, according to Global Health Observatory Data Repository, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 8.68 in 2003.
- What is the lowest total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.92 in 2020.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol)?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 135th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Observatory Data Repository, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.