Philippines: per capita alcohol consumption | Statista (2024)

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What is the per capita alcohol consumption in the Philippines? ›

Data from the WHO indicates that almost 9% of the Philippines population who are 15 years of age and older (estimated at 86 million) have an alcohol use disorder [18]. In addition, 25% of males and 8.3% of females (15-85+ years) are heavy episodic drinkers [18].

The States That Drink the Most Alcohol Per Capita

Among the 50 states and Washington D.C., New Hampshire takes the crown for the most alcohol consumed per capita, reporting 4.43 gallons per capita per year.

Definition: Total alcohol per capita consumption (APC) is defined as the total (sum of recorded and unrecorded alcohol) amount of alcohol consumed per person (15years of age or older) over a calendar year, in litres of pure alcohol, adjusted for tourist consumption.

Philippines: The Republic Act 10586 or the "Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013" indicates that blood alcohol content (BAH) should be 0.05% for non-professional drivers and 0.01% for motorcycle riders and professional drivers.

South Koreans drink copious amounts of alcohol so much so that no other country comes close to their per capita consumption. The reason for this unparalleled liquor consumption is ascribed to the country's liking for Soju, the fermented rice drink.

According to the World Health Organization, US has the lowest rate of alcohol dependence with only 1.93 per cent.

THE MOST SOBER STATES IN THE USA

After comparing all 50 states, the number one most 'sober' state is Delaware.

Which race consumes the most alcohol? ›

White males (74.27%) and females (65.10%) have the highest rates of alcohol consumption. Latino males (69.99%) and females (49.52%) have the second-highest rate of alcohol consumption. Native American males (65.48%) and females (51.66%) have the third-highest rate of alcohol consumption.

For women, having eight or more alcoholic drinks in one week is labeled as heavy drinking, while for men, that benchmark is 15 or more drinks. After reviewing the available data, the University of Wisconsin found its own state, Wisconsin, had the highest rate, 25%, of self-reported excessive drinkers.

Alcohol in Philippine Culture and History

Many, though, are blind to these harms because alcohol consumption is so deeply ingrained in Filipino culture. With the exception of the Muslim minority, most Filipinos view drinking as an important part of their heritage and a key element of the nation's tourism industry.

In 2020, national water availability was just 1,300 m³ per capita, below the 1,700 m³ per capita threshold for water stress.

Many Filipinos often drink beer, whether it's a night out with friends in a bar like Port Bar or a simple get-together at home. No discussion of Filipino alcoholic drinks would be complete without mentioning rum.

Philippines: Alcohol

According to the latest WHO data published in 2020 Alcohol Deaths in Philippines reached 401 or 0.06% of total deaths. The age adjusted Death Rate is 0.45 per 100,000 of population ranks Philippines #144 in the world.