Alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized was 82.8% in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
82.8%
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
27th
of 186 countries
All-time high
84.5%
in 2010
All-time low
78.1%
in 2004
Years of data
21
2000–2020
Alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2020
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized in United Arab Emirates is 82.8%, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized in United Arab Emirates peaked at 84.5% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 78.1%, in 2004.
United Arab Emirates ranks 27th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 80.2% | — |
| 2001 | 80.5% | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 80.6% | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 79.1% | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 78.1% | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 79.0% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 79.5% | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 80.6% | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 81.8% | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 84.1% | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 84.5% | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 83.7% | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 83.3% | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 82.8% | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 81.8% | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 83.2% | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 83.3% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 82.5% | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 82.2% | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 81.8% | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 82.8% | +1.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 82.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.7%, 6.0× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 82.8% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 87.9%, 94% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.4% | 78.1% | 84.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 82.9% | 81.8% | 84.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.8% | 82.8% | 82.8% | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized in United Arab Emirates?
- Alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized in United Arab Emirates was 82.8% in 2020, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 84.5% in 2010.
- What is the lowest alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.1% in 2004.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 27th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.
- Is alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Alcohol, abstainers lifetime (%), age-standardized. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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