South Africa vs Zambia: Alcohol, former drinkers (%), age-standardized
South Africa
12.5%
in 2020
Zambia
12.2%
in 2020
South Africa rank
88th
Zambia rank
90th
Alcohol, former drinkers (%), age-standardized over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12.5% against 12.2% in Zambia, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zambia ahead.
South Africa ranks 88th and Zambia ranks 90th of 186 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.0% | 11.9% | 0.2% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 12.6% | 12.1% | 0.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 12.5% | 12.2% | 0.3% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher alcohol, former drinkers (%), age-standardized, South Africa or Zambia?
- South Africa, at 12.5% against 12.2% in Zambia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in alcohol, former drinkers (%), age-standardized between South Africa and Zambia?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for alcohol, former drinkers (%), age-standardized?
- South Africa ranks 88th and Zambia ranks 90th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Alcohol, former drinkers (%), age-standardized. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.