Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 7.95 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▼ Falling
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Sao Tome and Principe, 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 Sao Tome and Principe is 7.95 litres pure alcohol, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 11.42 litres pure alcohol in 2005 and was at its lowest, 7.95 litres pure alcohol, in 2019.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 96th out of 186 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.64 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 11.42 litres pure alcohol | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 9.34 litres pure alcohol | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 9.37 litres pure alcohol | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 7.95 litres pure alcohol | -15.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.03 litres pure alcohol | 10.64 litres pure alcohol | 11.42 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.89 litres pure alcohol | 7.95 litres pure alcohol | 9.37 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
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More gender data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 94.27 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.9834 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 3,245 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 3,330 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 3,189 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 3,272 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 3,129 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 3,210 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 3,072 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 3,152 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Sao Tome and Principe was 7.95 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 11.42 litres pure alcohol in 2005.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.95 litres pure alcohol in 2019.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 96th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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).