Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Barbados
Barbados: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 15.67 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▲ Rising
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Barbados, 2000–2019
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in litres pure alcohol.
Analysis
The most recent figure for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Barbados is 15.67 litres pure alcohol, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Barbados peaked at 15.67 litres pure alcohol in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.62 litres pure alcohol, in 2000.
Barbados ranks 34th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Barbados, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11.62 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 12.92 litres pure alcohol | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 13.73 litres pure alcohol | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 15.21 litres pure alcohol | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 15.67 litres pure alcohol | +3.0% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 15.67 litres pure alcohol is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.46 litres pure alcohol, 1.1× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 15.67 litres pure alcohol is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.38 litres pure alcohol, 1.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.27 litres pure alcohol | 11.62 litres pure alcohol | 12.92 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 14.87 litres pure alcohol | 13.73 litres pure alcohol | 15.67 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
More gender data for Barbados
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 46.7 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.6214 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 235.79 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 235.79 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.0373 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1,526 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 1,574 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1,531 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 1,581 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1,539 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Barbados?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Barbados was 15.67 litres pure alcohol in 2019, according to World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 15.67 litres pure alcohol in 2019.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.62 litres pure alcohol in 2000.
- How does Barbados rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Barbados ranks 34th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year (litres of pure alcohol).