Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Lebanon
Lebanon: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 2.65 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▼ Falling
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon is 2.65 litres pure alcohol, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Lebanon peaked at 4.01 litres pure alcohol in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.65 litres pure alcohol, in 2019.
Lebanon ranks 144th of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.01 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 3.4 litres pure alcohol | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 3.19 litres pure alcohol | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 2.7 litres pure alcohol | -15.4% |
| 2019 | 2.65 litres pure alcohol | -1.9% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 2.65 litres pure alcohol is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.7 litres pure alcohol, 56% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 2.65 litres pure alcohol is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.79 litres pure alcohol, 3.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.71 litres pure alcohol | 3.4 litres pure alcohol | 4.01 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.85 litres pure alcohol | 2.65 litres pure alcohol | 3.19 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More gender data for Lebanon
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,385 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.26 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 4,719 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,719 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 44,373 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 46,608 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 44,213 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 46,432 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 44,307 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Lebanon?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Lebanon was 2.65 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 4.01 litres pure alcohol in 2000.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.65 litres pure alcohol in 2019.
- How does Lebanon rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Lebanon ranks 144th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lebanon 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).