Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) was 3.37 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.37
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
39th
of 188 countries
All-time high
4.57
in 2007
All-time low
0.9
in 1964
Years of data
62
1963–2024
Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Russian Federation, 1963–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Russian Federation stood at 3.37.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Russian Federation peaked at 4.57 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.9, in 1964.
That places Russian Federation 39th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0.91 | — |
| 1964 | 0.9 | -1.1% |
| 1965 | 0.98 | +8.9% |
| 1966 | 1.06 | +8.2% |
| 1967 | 1.09 | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 1.12 | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 1.14 | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 1.19 | +4.4% |
| 1971 | 1.22 | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 1.27 | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 1.35 | +6.3% |
| 1974 | 1.33 | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 1.46 | +9.8% |
| 1976 | 1.5 | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 1.54 | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 1.57 | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 1.53 | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 1.47 | -3.9% |
| 1981 | 1.5 | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 1.54 | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 1.56 | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 1.55 | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 1.55 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1.15 | -25.8% |
| 1987 | 1.18 | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 1.29 | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 1.3 | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 1.47 | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 1.44 | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 1.18 | -18.1% |
| 1993 | 1.11 | -5.9% |
| 1994 | 0.97 | -12.6% |
| 1995 | 1.54 | +58.8% |
| 1996 | 1.51 | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 1.56 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 1.61 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 1.74 | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 2.12 | +21.6% |
| 2001 | 2.55 | +20.4% |
| 2002 | 2.82 | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 3.02 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 3.34 | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 3.53 | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 3.97 | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 4.57 | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 4.51 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 4.07 | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 3.99 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 4.02 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 4.06 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 4.08 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 3.82 | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 3.51 | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 3.38 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 2.91 | -13.9% |
| 2018 | 2.94 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 2.9 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 3.01 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 3.08 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 3.05 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 3.12 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 3.37 | +8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.03 | 0.9 | 1.14 | 7 |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 1.19 | 1.57 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.41 | 1.15 | 1.56 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.41 | 0.97 | 1.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.45 | 2.12 | 4.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.56 | 2.9 | 4.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.13 | 3.01 | 3.37 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Russian Federation?
- Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) in Russian Federation was 3.37 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 Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 4.57 in 2007.
- What is the lowest alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9 in 1964.
- How does Russian Federation rank for alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure)?
- Russian Federation ranks 39th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure) rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation 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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