Germany vs Switzerland: Alcohol, consumers past 12 months (%), age-standardized

Germany
78.8%
in 2020
Switzerland
80.0%
in 2020
Germany rank
9th
Switzerland rank
6th

Alcohol, consumers past 12 months (%), age-standardized over time

  • Germany
  • Switzerland
020406080200020102020

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 80.0% against 78.8% in Germany, a difference of 1.2%.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 9th and Switzerland ranks 6th of 186 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 78.6% 79.8% 1.2% Switzerland
2010s 78.9% 80.2% 1.3% Switzerland
2020s 78.8% 80.0% 1.1% Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher alcohol, consumers past 12 months (%), age-standardized, Germany or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 80.0% against 78.8% in Germany as of 2020.
What is the difference in alcohol, consumers past 12 months (%), age-standardized between Germany and Switzerland?
1.2%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Switzerland?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Germany and Switzerland rank globally for alcohol, consumers past 12 months (%), age-standardized?
Germany ranks 9th and Switzerland ranks 6th of 186 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Alcohol, consumers past 12 months (%), age-standardized. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Alcohol, consumers past 12 months (%), age-standardized
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
187 places, 3,927 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed