Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 5.12 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▲ Rising
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Turkmenistan, 2000–2019
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in litres pure alcohol.
Analysis
In 2019, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Turkmenistan stood at 5.12 litres pure alcohol.
The figure is up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Turkmenistan peaked at 5.6 litres pure alcohol in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4.62 litres pure alcohol, in 2000.
Turkmenistan ranks 119th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.62 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 4.66 litres pure alcohol | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 4.65 litres pure alcohol | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 5.6 litres pure alcohol | +20.4% |
| 2019 | 5.12 litres pure alcohol | -8.6% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 5.12 litres pure alcohol is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.06 litres pure alcohol, 56% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 5.12 litres pure alcohol is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.46 litres pure alcohol, 31% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.64 litres pure alcohol | 4.62 litres pure alcohol | 4.66 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.12 litres pure alcohol | 4.65 litres pure alcohol | 5.6 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More gender data for Turkmenistan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 2,311 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.23 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 5,825 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 5,825 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.05 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 73,479 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 77,770 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 74,912 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 79,143 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 76,323 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Turkmenistan?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Turkmenistan was 5.12 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 Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.6 litres pure alcohol in 2015.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.62 litres pure alcohol in 2000.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Turkmenistan ranks 119th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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).