Sweden vs United Kingdom: Share of population who never drink alcohol
Sweden
12.23
in 2020
United Kingdom
12.52
in 2020
Sweden rank
163rd
United Kingdom rank
161st
Share of population who never drink alcohol over time
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 12.52 against 12.23 in Sweden, a difference of 0.29.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sweden ahead.
Sweden ranks 163rd and United Kingdom ranks 161st of 187 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Sweden averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sweden | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.46 | 13.04 | 1.42 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 12.9 | 12.88 | 0.0195 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 12.23 | 12.52 | 0.2851 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of population who never drink alcohol, Sweden or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 12.52 against 12.23 in Sweden as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of population who never drink alcohol between Sweden and United Kingdom?
- 0.29, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Sweden and United Kingdom rank globally for share of population who never drink alcohol?
- Sweden ranks 163rd and United Kingdom ranks 161st 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.