Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Spain
Spain: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 17.26 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▼ Falling
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Spain, 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 Spain is 17.26 litres pure alcohol, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Spain peaked at 18.76 litres pure alcohol in 2005 and was at its lowest, 14.92 litres pure alcohol, in 2010.
Spain ranks 23rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Spain, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.36 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 18.76 litres pure alcohol | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 14.92 litres pure alcohol | -20.5% |
| 2015 | 15.72 litres pure alcohol | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 17.26 litres pure alcohol | +9.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 17.26 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)
- Spain's 17.26 litres pure alcohol is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.46 litres pure alcohol, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.56 litres pure alcohol | 18.36 litres pure alcohol | 18.76 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.97 litres pure alcohol | 14.92 litres pure alcohol | 17.26 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More gender data for Spain
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,413 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.09 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 42,197 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 42,197 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.0961 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 161,756 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 171,794 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 164,221 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 174,083 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 166,341 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Spain?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Spain was 17.26 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 18.76 litres pure alcohol in 2005.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.92 litres pure alcohol in 2010.
- How does Spain rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Spain ranks 23rd out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Spain 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).