Metadata Sub-indicator 3.5.2.1. Alcohol per capita consumption (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year in litres of pure alcohol

Goal

Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Target

Target 3.5. Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol

Indicator

Indicator 3.5.2. Alcohol per capita consumption (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year in litres of pure alcohol

Sub-indicator

Sub-indicator 3.5.2.1. Alcohol per capita consumption (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year in litres of pure alcohol

Type of indicator (global, European, national)
  • Global
Definition

Per capita alcohol consumption (population 15 years or older) for one year in litres of pure alcohol

Calculation method

The consumption of alcohol per capita (population over 15 years) in litres of pure alcohol is calculated as the sum of the recorded consumption (of derived beverages, beer, intermediate products and wine) and not recorded, adjusted by tourism consumption.

Unit of measure

Litres of pure alcohol per capita consumption

Periodicity

Annual

Disaggregated data(Gender, age, region in Spain, other)

Tier

Tier I

Come from National Statistics Plan (YES/NO)

No

Responsible institution
Date of the last metadata update

03/08/2023

Link to United Nations metadata
Custody agency

WHO

Observations

Sources: Registered alcohol consumption: Tax Agency - Starting in 2015. Annual tax collection reports. Available at: https://www.agenciatributaria.es/AEAT.internet/datatasabiertos/catalogo/hacienda/Reports_annuales_de_Recudacion_Tributaria.shtml - 2003-2014: ¿Special Tax Report¿. Table 3.9.22. Available from: https://www.agenciatributaria.es/AEAT.internet/Inicio/La_Agencia_Tributaria/Memorias_y_statisticas_tributarias/Statisticas_by_taxes_taxes_speciales/taxes_speciales.shtml - 2000-2002: WHO Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (GISAH). - 1962-1999: World Drink Trends (WDT). Population: United Nations source: Annual population (both sex combined) by five-year age group, indication, region and country, 1950-2100.