Kenyans’ Alcohol Consumption Amount Unveiled by WHO
In 2019, Kenyans aged 15 or older consumed an average of 2,9 liters of alcohol, according to data published by the World Health Organization (WHO).
In that year, the average alcohol consumption was 0.81 liters of beer, 0.81 liters of spirits, 0.04 liters of wine, and 0.03 liters of other forms of alcohol.
Although Kenya’s alcohol consumption in 2019 was relatively high at 2.9 liters per capita, it paled in comparison to Uganda, where the average per capita consumption was 12.2 liters.
Tanzanians drank an average of 10.4 liters, Burundians consumed an average of 4.1 liters, and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) residents consumed an average of 2.1 liters.
Rwanda reported an average of 1.9 liters.
Ugandans were not only the heaviest drinkers in the East African region but also the top drinkers on the continent in 2019, imbibing an average of 12.2 liters of alcohol per capita.
Seychelles followed closely behind with an average per capita consumption of 12.0 liters.
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The report indicates that Tanzanians consumed 10.4 liters on average, while Cameroon and Burkina Faso recorded 10.1 and 9.8 liters, respectively.
South Africa reported a mean of 8.8 liters, which was lower than the global average.
In 2019, Romania averaged 17.0 liters of alcohol per person, placing it among the nations with the greatest alcohol consumption rates worldwide.
Czechia reported an average of 13.3 liters, while Georgia reported 14.3 liters. Latvia ranked fourth in the world with 13.1 liters per capita.
Uganda maintained a prominent presence on the international stage with an average consumption of 12.2 liters, the same as Germany.
The disease of alcoholism
In its ongoing endeavor to combat alcoholism, the government is intensifying its crackdown on illegal alcohol sales and consumption outside of legal hours.
To achieve this objective, Vice President Rigathi Gachagua is conducting a targeted campaign in the Mt Kenya region.
According to the most recent data from the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA), approximately 1 in 8 Kenyans aged 15 to 65 consume alcohol, totaling 3,199,119 individuals.
Kenyans’ Alcohol Consumption Amount Unveiled by WHO
