Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Estonia
Estonia: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 18.4 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▲ Rising
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Estonia, 2000–2019
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in litres pure alcohol.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 18.4 litres pure alcohol for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in 2019.
The figure is down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Estonia peaked at 24.94 litres pure alcohol in 2005 and was at its lowest, 17.14 litres pure alcohol, in 2000.
Estonia ranks 13th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Estonia, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.14 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 24.94 litres pure alcohol | +45.5% |
| 2010 | 23.3 litres pure alcohol | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 24.66 litres pure alcohol | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 18.4 litres pure alcohol | -25.4% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 18.4 litres pure alcohol is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.46 litres pure alcohol, 1.3× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 18.4 litres pure alcohol is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.46 litres pure alcohol, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.04 litres pure alcohol | 17.14 litres pure alcohol | 24.94 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 22.12 litres pure alcohol | 18.4 litres pure alcohol | 24.66 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More gender data for Estonia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 178.81 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.67 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,124 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1,124 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.1883 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 5,081 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 5,410 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 5,159 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 5,497 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 5,416 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Estonia?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Estonia was 18.4 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.94 litres pure alcohol in 2005.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.14 litres pure alcohol in 2000.
- How does Estonia rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Estonia ranks 13th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Estonia 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).