Japan Average Spirits Consumption Per Capita 2022: 1.20 liters
Japan's average spirits consumption per capita in 2022 is 1.20 liters, up 7.1% from 2021. It ranks #85 of 185 countries.
Average spirits consumption per capita highlights drinking habits in different countries, measured in liters annually.
Source (2022): Spirits consumption per person | Our World in Data
Where Japan ranks (2022)
#85 of 185- #83
Myanmar1.23 liters - #84
Sweden1.22 liters - #85
Japan1.2 liters - #86
Norway1.14 liters - #87
Albania1.13 liters
Average Spirits Consumption Per Capita over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.2 liters | +0.08 liters | +7.14% | |
| 2021 | 1.12 liters | +0.04 liters | +3.70% | |
| 2020 | 1.08 liters | +0.02 liters | +1.89% | |
| 2019 | 1.06 liters | +0.09 liters | +9.28% | |
| 2018 | 0.97 liters | +0.1 liters | +11.49% | |
| 2017 | 0.87 liters | +0.09 liters | +11.54% | |
| 2016 | 0.78 liters | +0.07 liters | +9.86% | |
| 2015 | 0.71 liters | +0.08 liters | +12.70% | |
| 2014 | 0.63 liters | +0.06 liters | +10.53% | |
| 2013 | 0.57 liters | +0.05 liters | +9.62% | |
| 2012 | 0.52 liters | +0.02 liters | +4.00% | |
| 2011 | 0.5 liters | +0.02 liters | +4.17% | |
| 2010 | 0.48 liters | +0.05 liters | +11.63% | |
| 2009 | 0.43 liters | +0.05 liters | +13.16% | |
| 2008 | 0.38 liters | +0.04 liters | +11.76% | |
| 2007 | 0.34 liters | 0.01 liters | -2.86% | |
| 2006 | 0.35 liters | 0 liters | 0.00% | |
| 2005 | 0.35 liters | 0.02 liters | -5.41% | |
| 2004 | 0.37 liters | 0.02 liters | -5.13% | |
| 2003 | 0.39 liters | 0.03 liters | -7.14% | |
| 2002 | 0.42 liters | 0.05 liters | -10.64% | |
| 2001 | 0.47 liters | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Japan: Average Spirits Consumption Per Capita. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/japan/average-spirits-consumption-per-capita
The figures on this page come from Spirits consumption per person | World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory via Our World in Data. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Japan Average Spirits Consumption Per Capita
What is Japan's average spirits consumption per capita in 2022?▾
Japan's average spirits consumption per capita is 1.20 liters in 2022, according to Spirits consumption per person | World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory via Our World in Data.
Is Japan's average spirits consumption per capita increasing or decreasing?▾
Japan's average spirits consumption per capita rose by 7.1% from 2021 (1.12 liters) to 2022 (1.20 liters). Over the past decade (2012–2022) it rose by 130.8%.
How does Japan rank for average spirits consumption per capita?▾
In 2022, Japan has the 85th highest average spirits consumption per capita out of 185 countries with data.
What was Japan's average spirits consumption per capita in 2001?▾
In 2001, Japan's average spirits consumption per capita was 0.47 liters. By 2022 it rose by 155.3%.
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