Alcohol consumption in Russia in August fell to its lowest level since 1996
Quick Look
- In August, alcohol consumption in Russia fell to 7.52 liters per person - the minimum since 1996.
- Since the beginning of the year, Russians have reduced their alcohol consumption by 0.54 liters per capita.
- In the 1990s, much of the alcohol market was illegal.
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Why It Matters
Alcohol consumption data up to 2008 are based on a limited official sales base. In the 1990s, a significant portion of the alcohol market was illegal, accounting for up to two-thirds of sales.
Alcohol consumption in Russia in August decreased to 7.52 liters per person.
The last time alcohol consumption in Russia was this low was in 1996.
MOSCOW, September 13 - RIA Novosti. Alcohol consumption in Russia in August decreased to 7.52 liters per person - the minimum since 1996, according to statistics studied by RIA Novosti.
Since the beginning of the year, Russians have reduced their alcohol consumption by 0.54 liters - to 7.52 liters per capita over the past 12 months.
Consumption was so low before this in 1996 - then it was at the level of 7.5 liters per person.
Publicly available data up to 2008 are based on a limited database that only takes into account official sales of alcohol. Moreover, in the 1990s, according to scientific research, a significant part of the alcohol market was made up of the illegal sector, which in some years accounted for about two-thirds of sales.
Open Questions
- What is the current ratio of legal and illegal segments of the alcohol market?
- What factors led to a decrease in alcohol consumption in August?
- Will the downward trend in consumption continue in the coming months?
