Spirits as share total alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Spirits as share total alcohol consumption was 3.58 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Spirits as share total alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 3.58 for spirits as share total alcohol consumption in 2019.
The figure is up 190.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, spirits as share total alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 66.12 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.11, in 2008.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 172nd of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Spirits as share total alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 61.84 | — |
| 2001 | 61.84 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 63.84 | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 66.12 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 57.75 | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 42.35 | -26.7% |
| 2006 | 1.33 | -96.9% |
| 2007 | 1.23 | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 1.11 | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 1.23 | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 1.52 | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 2.15 | +41.5% |
| 2012 | 2.35 | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 2.63 | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 2.97 | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 3.08 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 3.16 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 3.08 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 3.58 | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 3.58 | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.58 is below the median for low income countries, which is 9.68, 37% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.58 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.08, 36% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Spirits as share total 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 | -96.9% | 42.35 | 1.33 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.87 | 1.11 | 66.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.81 | 1.52 | 3.58 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 169 Sao Tome and Principe 5.4 compare
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- 174 South Korea 2.76 compare
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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 spirits as share total alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Spirits as share total alcohol consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.58 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest spirits as share total alcohol consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 66.12 in 2003.
- What is the lowest spirits as share total alcohol consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.11 in 2008.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for spirits as share total alcohol consumption?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 172nd out of 185 countries with data for 2019.
- Is spirits as share total alcohol consumption rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.6%. 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 Spirits as share total alcohol consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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