The Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (GISAH) is an essential tool for assessing and monitoring the health situation and trends related to alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harm, and policy responses in countries. The harmful use of alcohol results in the death of 3 million people annually. There are 230 different types of diseases where alcohol has a significant role. It also causes harm to the well-being and health of people around the drinker. In 2018, the worldwide total consumption was equal to 6.2 litres of pure alcohol per person 15 years and older. Unrecorded consumption accounts for 26% of the worldwide total consumption.

Alcohol, levels of consumption

• Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure alcohol)
• Alcohol, unrecorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure alcohol) with 95% CI
• Alcohol, total per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure alcohol) (SDG Indicator 3.5.2)
• Alcohol, tourist consumption (in litres of pure alcohol)
• Alcohol, drinkers only per capita (15+ years) consumption in litres of pure alcohol
• Alcohol, average daily intake in grams among drinkers with 95% CI
• Alcohol, total (recorded + unrecorded) per capita (15+) consumption with 95% CI, projections to 2020 and 2025