Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Russia
Russia: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 17.95 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▼ Falling
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Russia, 2000–2019
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in litres pure alcohol.
Analysis
Russia recorded 17.95 litres pure alcohol for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Russia peaked at 24.79 litres pure alcohol in 2005 and was at its lowest, 17.95 litres pure alcohol, in 2019.
That places Russia 18th out of 186 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Russia, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.69 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 24.79 litres pure alcohol | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 23.53 litres pure alcohol | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 20 litres pure alcohol | -15.0% |
| 2019 | 17.95 litres pure alcohol | -10.3% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 17.95 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)
- Russia's 17.95 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 | 24.24 litres pure alcohol | 23.69 litres pure alcohol | 24.79 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 20.49 litres pure alcohol | 17.95 litres pure alcohol | 23.53 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More gender data for Russia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 21,321 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.22 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 120,569 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 120,569 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.2611 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 606,358 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 639,928 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 618,331 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 653,251 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 635,786 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Russia?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Russia was 17.95 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.79 litres pure alcohol in 2005.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.95 litres pure alcohol in 2019.
- How does Russia rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Russia ranks 18th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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).