Beer as share alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Beer as share alcohol consumption was 48.56 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Beer as share alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for beer as share alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo is 48.56, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 65.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beer as share alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 57.16 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.65, in 2002.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 68th of 185 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.
Beer as share alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.91 | — |
| 2001 | 4.91 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4.65 | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 4.74 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 6.51 | +37.4% |
| 2005 | 10.21 | +56.9% |
| 2006 | 20.33 | +99.1% |
| 2007 | 22.87 | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 23.64 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 29.35 | +24.2% |
| 2010 | 38.41 | +30.9% |
| 2011 | 55.42 | +44.3% |
| 2012 | 57.16 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 56.87 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 54.52 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 51.6 | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 49.65 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 49.85 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 48.56 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 48.56 | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 48.56 is above the median for low income countries, which is 36.59, 1.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 48.56 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 41.31, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Beer as share alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +99.1% | 10.21 | 20.33 |
| 2005 | +56.9% | 6.51 | 10.21 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.21 | 4.65 | 29.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.06 | 38.41 | 57.16 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -8.36 % change on previous year (2023)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -13.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0076 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 6.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -17.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 4.5 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 12.94 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is beer as share alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Beer as share alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo was 48.56 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest beer as share alcohol consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 57.16 in 2012.
- What is the lowest beer as share alcohol consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.65 in 2002.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for beer as share alcohol consumption?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 68th out of 185 countries with data for 2019.
- Is beer as share alcohol consumption rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Beer as share alcohol consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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