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Facts and Figures
1. Recorded alcohol consumption per capita 1960 - 2022
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Alcohol consumption Netherlands1960-2022 - version April 24, 2023 (83,4 kB)
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2. Market shares alcohol sales
Sources: Brewers of Europe, CEEV, Statista, Retail Insiders.
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3. Alcohol consumers, ex-drinkers and life time abstainers, 2022
| Alcohol consumers % | Ex-drinkers % | Life time abstainers % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men 12+ | 78.6 | 10.0 | 11.4 |
| Women 12+ | 69.7 | 14.4 | 15.9 |
| Total 12+ population | 74.1 | 12.2 | 13.7 |
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek
4. Alcohol use students age 12-16 secondary schools, 2003-2019
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| 2003 | 2007 | 2011 | 2015 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 12 | 71.1 | 55.8 | 35.4 | 18.2 | 21.2 |
| Age 13 | 79.6 | 66.1 | 53.4 | 30.6 | 31.5 |
| Age 14 | 87.7 | 80.8 | 69.2 | 43.1 | 51.1 |
| Age 15 | 90.1 | 89.4 | 82.9 | 64.9 | 62.4 |
| Age 16 | 92.1 | 93.1 | 89.4 | 76.2 | 71.6 |
| Total 12-16 | 84.2 | 77.5 | 66.2 | 45.4 | 46.6 |
Source: Trimbos-institute
5. Prevalence of heavy episodic drinking, 2020/2021
Percentage of drinkers 12+ and of drinkers 12-25 consuming at least 60 grams (males) or 40 grams (females) of pure alcohol one day per week, 2020/2021
| Heavy drinkers among drinkers 12+ | Heavy drinkers among drinkers 12-25 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 10.9% | 19.6% | |
| Women | 10.1% | 20.3% | |
| Total population | 10.5% | 19.9% |
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek
6. ER visits for alcohol intoxications, alcohol related accidents and violence, 2021
| Age | Intoxication | Accidents/violence |
|---|---|---|
| < 18 | 900 | 500 |
| 18-24 | 1,000 | 3,400 |
| 25-54 | 2,000 | 6,600 |
| 55+ | 600 | 5,100 |
Source: VeiligheidNL, 2022
7. Alcohol related deaths
| Deaths | Avoided deaths | |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 3,494 | |
| Cardiovascular diseases and alcoholcardiomyopathy | 1,340 | 672 |
| Liver diseases | 1,303 | |
| Pancreatitis | 117 | |
| Epilepsy | 83 | |
| Respiratory infections and tuberculosis | 568 | |
| Diabetes | 100 | |
| Alcohol use disorders | 480 | |
| Traffic accidents | 83 | |
| Other accidents (falls/poisoning) | 365 | |
| Self-harm | 482 | |
| Violence | 24 | |
| Total | 8,339 | 772 |
Source: GBD 2019 Risk Factors Collaborators. Global burden of 87 risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet 396 (2020), 1223–1249. Supplementary appendix 2b (Part 2 of 2).
8. Compliance with the age limit
| Distribution channels | Correct compliance 2020 |
|---|---|
| Liquor shops | 66.3% |
| Supermarkets | 59.3% |
| Evening shops | 41.0% |
| Cafetarias | 29.8% |
| Sport canteens | 23.9% |
| Hospitality sector | 29.0% |
| Home delivery services | 12.4% |
| Total weighted average compliance, exclusive home delivery services | 38.0% |
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9. Policies and interventions
| Written national policy | National Prevention Agreement 2018 |
| Excise tax on beer/wine/spirits | Yes/Yes/Yes |
| National legal minimum age for off-premise sales of beer/wine/spirits | 18/18/18 |
| National legal minimum age for on-premise sales of beer/wine/spirits | 18/18/18 |
| Restrictions for on-/off-premise sales of alcoholic beverages - hours/days/places/density | No/No/Yes/No |
| Restrictions for on-/off-premise sales of alcoholic beverages - specific events/intoxicated persons/petrol stations | No/Yes/Yes |
| National maximum legal blood alcohol concentration when driving a verhicle - general/novice/professionals in % | 0.05/0.02/0.05 |
| Legally binding regulations on alcohol advertising/product placement | No, except for tv and radio |
| Legally binding regulations on alcohol sponsorship/sales promotion | No, except for tv and radio /Yes, a retailer can not offer drinks for more than 25% off the price he normally charges |
| Legally required health warning labels on alcohol advertisements/containers | No/No |
| National government support for community action | Yes |
| National monitoring system(s) | Yes |
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P.O. Box 9769
3506 GT Utrecht
The Netherlands
T: +31 (0)30-6565041
F: +31 (0)30-6565043
E: info@stap.nl