Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Canada
Canada: Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) was 15.59 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Canada, 2000–2020
Source: Global Health Observatory Data Repository, World Health Organization (WHO).
Analysis
Canada recorded 15.59 for total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in 2020.
The figure is down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Canada peaked at 16.15 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 14.83, in 2000.
Canada ranks 28th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.83 | — |
| 2001 | 14.83 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 14.94 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 15.01 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 15.17 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 15.4 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 15.7 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 15.92 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 16.07 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 16.15 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 16.12 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 16.05 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 15.93 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 15.84 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 15.68 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 15.64 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 15.64 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 15.68 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 15.59 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 15.59 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 15.59 | +0.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 15.59 is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.95, 1.1× the median. (60 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.4 | 14.83 | 16.15 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.78 | 15.59 | 16.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.59 | 15.59 | 15.59 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 25 Australia 15.92 compare
- 26 Switzerland 15.68 compare
- 27 Seychelles 15.67 compare
- 29 United States of America 15.54 compare
- 30 New Zealand 15.53 compare
- 31 Ukraine 15.5 compare
More health data for Canada
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.79 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3588 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,083 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 385 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5214 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.023 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5024 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Canada?
- Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Canada was 15.59 in 2020, according to Global Health Observatory Data Repository, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 16.15 in 2009.
- What is the lowest total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.83 in 2000.
- How does Canada rank for total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol)?
- Canada ranks 28th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada 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, male (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, male 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.