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Headline data

Year Value
2012 23.5
2022 15.2

Source: Ministry of Health

Geographical Area: Rwanda

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Rwanda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Rwandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Rwandan-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Alcohol consumption; Current and Heavy Drinkers among Survey Total Population by background characteristics
Indicator description

Not available for this indicator
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Definitions

Consumption in the past 30 days is defined as current alcohol drinkers. The quantity of alcohol consumed was assessed and drinkers were categorized into heavy and non -heavy drinkers.

Male heavy drinkers consumed more than 5 servings on a single occasion while for female it is 4 servings on a single occasion.
Calculations

(Number of heavy drinkers / Total population) * 100
Other information

Not available for this indicator
Comments and limitations

Not available for this indicator
Data last updated

Not available for this indicator
Metadata last updated

Not available for this indicator

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Alcohol per capita consumption (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year in litres of pure alcohol
Indicator number

3.5.2
Target name

Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol
Target number

Not available for this indicator
Global indicator description

Not available for this indicator
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 214 KB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

Ministry of Health
Periodicity

Not available for this source
Earliest available data

2012
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Link to data source Not available for this source
Release date TBD
Next release

TBD
Statistical classification

Not available for this source
Contact details

https://www.moh.gov.rw/index.php?id=188
Other information

info@moh.gov.rw
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