Background

The Health Research Board (HRB) published its fifth alcohol overview in April 2024.1 Using data from published Irish and international literature and information systems and surveys, the report examines how much people drink in Ireland, trends over time, and the consequences of their alcohol use. This report also examined alcohol availability and affordability, two key drivers of alcohol use.

Alcohol use in Ireland

In 2023, per capita alcohol use per person aged 15 years and over in Ireland was 9.9 litres of pure alcohol, a decrease since 2022 (10.2 litres).