Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 3.2 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▼ Falling
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Central African Republic, 2000–2019
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in litres pure alcohol.
Analysis
In 2019, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Central African Republic stood at 3.2 litres pure alcohol.
The figure is down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Central African Republic peaked at 3.93 litres pure alcohol in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.12 litres pure alcohol, in 2015.
Central African Republic ranks 137th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.77 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 3.67 litres pure alcohol | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 3.93 litres pure alcohol | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 3.12 litres pure alcohol | -20.6% |
| 2019 | 3.2 litres pure alcohol | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.72 litres pure alcohol | 3.67 litres pure alcohol | 3.77 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.42 litres pure alcohol | 3.12 litres pure alcohol | 3.93 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 134 Mozambique 3.48 litres pure alcohol compare
- 135 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 3.41 litres pure alcohol compare
- 136 Türkiye 3.21 litres pure alcohol compare
- 138 Rwanda 3.18 litres pure alcohol compare
- 139 Vanuatu 3.12 litres pure alcohol compare
- 140 United Arab Emirates 3.08 litres pure alcohol compare
More gender data for Central African Republic
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,048 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.79 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 116,671 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 119,287 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 111,077 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 113,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 102,344 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 103,758 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 94,216 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 95,082 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Central African Republic?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Central African Republic was 3.2 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.93 litres pure alcohol in 2010.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.12 litres pure alcohol in 2015.
- How does Central African Republic rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Central African Republic ranks 137th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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).