New Zealand vs South Africa: Alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a
New Zealand
8.85
in 2024
South Africa
8.63
in 2024
New Zealand rank
59th
South Africa rank
62nd
Alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 8.85 against 8.63 in South Africa, a difference of 0.22.
Across all 25 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 62nd of 224 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.88 | 8.4 | 1.49 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 9.65 | 8.3 | 1.35 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 9.13 | 8.24 | 0.8901 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a, New Zealand or South Africa?
- New Zealand, at 8.85 against 8.63 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 0.22, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a?
- New Zealand ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 62nd of 224 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year (litres of pure alcohol). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.