Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) was 3.1 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2000–2020
Source: Global Health Observatory Data Repository, World Health Organization (WHO).
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 3.1 for total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 13.78 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 2020.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 135th of 185 countries on this measure, 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, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.18 | — |
| 2001 | 13.18 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 13.4 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 13.78 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 11.27 | -18.2% |
| 2005 | 8.81 | -21.8% |
| 2006 | 6.04 | -31.4% |
| 2007 | 6.28 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 6.65 | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 5.85 | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 4.92 | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 3.87 | -21.3% |
| 2012 | 4.1 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 4.25 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 4.15 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 3.93 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 3.67 | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 3.55 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 3.41 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 3.41 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.1 | -9.1% |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the compared with similar countries
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the's 3.1 is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.17, 98% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the's 3.1 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.15, 50% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.84 | 5.85 | 13.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.93 | 3.41 | 4.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 132 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 3.29 compare
- 133 Mozambique 3.25 compare
- 134 Myanmar 3.2 compare
- 136 Tunisia 3.08 compare
- 137 Türkiye 2.99 compare
- 138 Central African Republic 2.83 compare
More health data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 3.1 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 13.78 in 2003.
- What is the lowest total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 2020.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol)?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 135th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is total alcohol consumption per capita, male (liters of pure alcohol) rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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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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.