Alcohol use
Alcohol use is a major risk factor for death and disability worldwide. In some countries, it is the number one risk factor for men.
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1.34 billion
people consumed harmful amounts of alcohol in 2020.
28%
of deaths from cirrhosis and other liver diseases are attributable to high alcohol use.
1.3 million
deaths were attributable to high alcohol use in 2023.
77%
of people who consumed harmful amounts of alcohol were male.
Input sources and estimates
Find all data sources and estimates related to alcohol use in our data catalogue, the Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx).
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Population-level risks of alcohol consumption by amount, geography, age, sex, and year
