Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Ireland
Ireland: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 18.06 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▼ Falling
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Ireland, 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 Ireland is 18.06 litres pure alcohol, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Ireland peaked at 23.22 litres pure alcohol in 2000 and was at its lowest, 18.06 litres pure alcohol, in 2019.
Ireland ranks 16th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Ireland, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.22 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 21.76 litres pure alcohol | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 18.88 litres pure alcohol | -13.2% |
| 2015 | 18.12 litres pure alcohol | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 18.06 litres pure alcohol | -0.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 18.06 litres pure alcohol is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.46 litres pure alcohol, 1.2× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 18.06 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 | 22.49 litres pure alcohol | 21.76 litres pure alcohol | 23.22 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 18.35 litres pure alcohol | 18.06 litres pure alcohol | 18.88 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More gender data for Ireland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 899.27 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9809 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 4,626 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,626 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 26,039 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 27,455 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 26,494 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 27,919 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 26,943 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Ireland?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Ireland was 18.06 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 23.22 litres pure alcohol in 2000.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.06 litres pure alcohol in 2019.
- How does Ireland rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Ireland ranks 16th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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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About this data
Alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year (litres of pure alcohol).