HICP - Alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor working day) in Germany
Germany: HICP - Alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor working day) was 15.76 in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
15.76
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
20th
of 27 countries
All-time high
24.99
in 1996
All-time low
15.62
in 2024
Years of data
31
1996–2026
HICP - Alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor working day) in Germany, 1996–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2026, hicp - alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor working day) in Germany stood at 15.76.
The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor working day) in Germany peaked at 24.99 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 15.62, in 2024.
Germany ranks 20th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
HICP - Alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor working day) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 24.99 | — |
| 1997 | 24.97 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 24.76 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 24.94 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 19.73 | -20.9% |
| 2001 | 19.11 | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 19.04 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 19.18 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 19.17 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 18.92 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 18.5 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 18.65 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 18.32 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 18.74 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 18.63 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 18.46 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 17.33 | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 18.58 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 19.29 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 19.38 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 18.96 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 17.99 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 18.76 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 19.28 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 19.39 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 20.82 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 20.14 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 15.78 | -21.6% |
| 2024 | 15.62 | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 16.54 | +5.9% |
| 2026 | 15.76 | -4.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 15.76 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20.18, 78% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Germany's 15.76 is below the median for high income countries, which is 19.95, 79% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.91 | 24.76 | 24.99 | 4 |
| 2000s | 18.94 | 18.32 | 19.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.67 | 17.33 | 19.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.72 | 15.62 | 20.82 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hicp - alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor working day) in Germany?
- Hicp - alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor working day) in Germany was 15.76 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor working day) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 24.99 in 1996.
- What is the lowest hicp - alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor working day) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.62 in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for hicp - alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor working day)?
- Germany ranks 20th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor working day) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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