Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) was 1.62 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.62
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
92nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.48
in 1995
All-time low
0.02
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Korea stood at 1.62.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 20.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Korea peaked at 2.48 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 1962.
Republic of Korea ranks 92nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.04 | — |
| 1962 | 0.02 | -50.0% |
| 1963 | 0.04 | +100.0% |
| 1964 | 0.07 | +75.0% |
| 1965 | 0.12 | +71.4% |
| 1966 | 0.11 | -8.3% |
| 1967 | 0.15 | +36.4% |
| 1968 | 0.12 | -20.0% |
| 1969 | 0.15 | +25.0% |
| 1970 | 0.22 | +46.7% |
| 1971 | 0.27 | +22.7% |
| 1972 | 0.21 | -22.2% |
| 1973 | 0.28 | +33.3% |
| 1974 | 0.34 | +21.4% |
| 1975 | 0.36 | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 0.38 | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 0.47 | +23.7% |
| 1978 | 0.84 | +78.7% |
| 1979 | 1.18 | +40.5% |
| 1980 | 1.04 | -11.9% |
| 1981 | 1.04 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.06 | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 1.17 | +10.4% |
| 1984 | 1.22 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 1.24 | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 1.23 | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 1.32 | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 1.51 | +14.4% |
| 1989 | 1.74 | +15.2% |
| 1990 | 2.02 | +16.1% |
| 1991 | 2.41 | +19.3% |
| 1992 | 2.33 | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 2.23 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 2.47 | +10.8% |
| 1995 | 2.48 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 2.15 | -13.3% |
| 1997 | 2.04 | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 1.73 | -15.2% |
| 1999 | 1.75 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 2.19 | +25.4% |
| 2001 | 2.33 | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 2.37 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 2.28 | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 2.25 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 1.89 | -16.1% |
| 2006 | 2.22 | +17.4% |
| 2007 | 2.34 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 2.43 | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 2.37 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 1.89 | -20.3% |
| 2011 | 1.93 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 1.98 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 2.1 | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 2.02 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 2.03 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 2 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 1.94 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 1.9 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 1.84 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 1.63 | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 1.58 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 1.67 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 1.68 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 1.62 | -3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0911 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.455 | 0.21 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.26 | 1.04 | 1.74 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.16 | 1.73 | 2.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.27 | 1.89 | 2.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.96 | 1.84 | 2.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.63 | 1.58 | 1.68 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Korea?
- Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Korea was 1.62 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.48 in 1995.
- What is the lowest alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1962.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 92nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure alcohol), by beverage type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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