Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) was 1.91 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Moldova, 1992–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Moldova stood at 1.91.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Moldova peaked at 2.32 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.31, in 1999.
That places Republic of Moldova 86th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.56 | — |
| 1993 | 0.47 | -16.1% |
| 1994 | 0.38 | -19.1% |
| 1995 | 0.45 | +18.4% |
| 1996 | 0.36 | -20.0% |
| 1997 | 0.38 | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 0.44 | +15.8% |
| 1999 | 0.31 | -29.5% |
| 2000 | 0.466 | +50.3% |
| 2001 | 0.6193 | +32.9% |
| 2002 | 0.8248 | +33.2% |
| 2003 | 1.02 | +24.1% |
| 2004 | 1.32 | +29.0% |
| 2005 | 1.52 | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 1.79 | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 2.08 | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 2.15 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 1.79 | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 1.87 | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 2.12 | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 2.32 | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 2.17 | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 2.02 | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 1.93 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 1.95 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 1.99 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 2.06 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 2.13 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 2.18 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 2.18 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 2 | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 1.92 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 1.91 | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4188 | 0.31 | 0.56 | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.36 | 0.466 | 2.15 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 | 1.87 | 2.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.04 | 1.91 | 2.18 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Moldova?
- Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Republic of Moldova was 1.91 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 2.32 in 2012.
- What is the lowest alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.31 in 1999.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure)?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 86th 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 Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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