Netherlands vs Sweden: Share of population who never drink alcohol
Netherlands
12.5
in 2020
Sweden
12.23
in 2020
Netherlands rank
162nd
Sweden rank
163rd
Share of population who never drink alcohol over time
- Netherlands
- Sweden
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 12.5 against 12.23 in Sweden, a difference of 0.27.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sweden ahead.
Netherlands ranks 162nd and Sweden ranks 163rd of 187 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Netherlands averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.94 | 14.46 | 1.52 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 12.66 | 12.9 | 0.2409 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 12.5 | 12.23 | 0.2629 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of population who never drink alcohol, Netherlands or Sweden?
- Netherlands, at 12.5 against 12.23 in Sweden as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of population who never drink alcohol between Netherlands and Sweden?
- 0.27, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for share of population who never drink alcohol?
- Netherlands ranks 162nd and Sweden ranks 163rd of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of population who never drink alcohol. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.