Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in New Zealand
New Zealand: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 15.36 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▬ Flat
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in New Zealand, 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 New Zealand is 15.36 litres pure alcohol, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in New Zealand peaked at 16.07 litres pure alcohol in 2010 and was at its lowest, 15.12 litres pure alcohol, in 2015.
That places New Zealand 37th out of 186 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.28 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 15.87 litres pure alcohol | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 16.07 litres pure alcohol | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 15.12 litres pure alcohol | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 15.36 litres pure alcohol | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.57 litres pure alcohol | 15.28 litres pure alcohol | 15.87 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.52 litres pure alcohol | 15.12 litres pure alcohol | 16.07 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More gender data for New Zealand
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 907.87 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.6435 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 28,751 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 30,320 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 29,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 30,663 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 29,141 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 30,721 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 29,018 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 30,560 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in New Zealand?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in New Zealand was 15.36 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 16.07 litres pure alcohol in 2010.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.12 litres pure alcohol in 2015.
- How does New Zealand rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- New Zealand ranks 37th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this New Zealand 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).