Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Bolivia
Bolivia: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 6.3 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▲ Rising
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Bolivia, 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 Bolivia is 6.3 litres pure alcohol, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Bolivia peaked at 7.14 litres pure alcohol in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.81 litres pure alcohol, in 2000.
Bolivia ranks 109th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.81 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 5.84 litres pure alcohol | +21.4% |
| 2010 | 7.14 litres pure alcohol | +22.3% |
| 2015 | 6.62 litres pure alcohol | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 6.3 litres pure alcohol | -4.8% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 6.3 litres pure alcohol is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.7 litres pure alcohol, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 6.3 litres pure alcohol is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.38 litres pure alcohol, 67% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.32 litres pure alcohol | 4.81 litres pure alcohol | 5.84 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.69 litres pure alcohol | 6.3 litres pure alcohol | 7.14 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More gender data for Bolivia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,733 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.1438 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 9,673 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 9,673 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.64 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 124,797 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 129,451 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 123,730 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 128,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 123,147 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Bolivia?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Bolivia was 6.3 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 Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.14 litres pure alcohol in 2010.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.81 litres pure alcohol in 2000.
- How does Bolivia rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Bolivia ranks 109th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bolivia 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).