Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Uruguay
Uruguay: Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women was 8.71 litres pure alcohol in 2019. ▼ Falling
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay is 8.71 litres pure alcohol, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Uruguay peaked at 11.12 litres pure alcohol in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.71 litres pure alcohol, in 2019.
Uruguay ranks 89th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | litres pure alcohol | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11.12 litres pure alcohol | — |
| 2005 | 10.24 litres pure alcohol | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 10.1 litres pure alcohol | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 9.63 litres pure alcohol | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 8.71 litres pure alcohol | -9.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 8.71 litres pure alcohol is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.46 litres pure alcohol, 60% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 8.71 litres pure alcohol is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.38 litres pure alcohol, 93% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.68 litres pure alcohol | 10.24 litres pure alcohol | 11.12 litres pure alcohol | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.48 litres pure alcohol | 8.71 litres pure alcohol | 10.1 litres pure alcohol | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More gender data for Uruguay
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 533.96 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.73 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 2,839 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 2,839 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.4412 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 16,020 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 16,875 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 16,097 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 16,965 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 16,216 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Uruguay?
- Alcohol consumption per capita in men and women in Uruguay was 8.71 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 11.12 litres pure alcohol in 2000.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption per capita in men and women recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.71 litres pure alcohol in 2019.
- How does Uruguay rank for alcohol consumption per capita in men and women?
- Uruguay ranks 89th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is alcohol consumption per capita in men and women rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uruguay 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).