Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Cyprus
Cyprus: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 12.7 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▼ Falling
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Cyprus, 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 Cyprus is 12.7 litres pure alcohol, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Cyprus peaked at 15.38 litres pure alcohol in 2005 and was at its lowest, 12.7 litres pure alcohol, in 2019.
Cyprus ranks 59th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.76 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 15.38 litres pure alcohol | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 14.26 litres pure alcohol | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 12.8 litres pure alcohol | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 12.7 litres pure alcohol | -0.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 12.7 litres pure alcohol is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.46 litres pure alcohol, 88% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 12.7 litres pure alcohol is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.46 litres pure alcohol, 77% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.57 litres pure alcohol | 13.76 litres pure alcohol | 15.38 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 13.25 litres pure alcohol | 12.7 litres pure alcohol | 14.26 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More gender data for Cyprus
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 222.17 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.2747 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,200 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1,200 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.8055 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 6,922 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 7,363 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 7,131 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 7,581 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 7,281 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Cyprus?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Cyprus was 12.7 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 Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 15.38 litres pure alcohol in 2005.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.7 litres pure alcohol in 2019.
- How does Cyprus rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Cyprus ranks 59th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cyprus 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).