Statistics on alcohol sales, Q4 2002

The total consumption of spirits in Norway amounted to 10.2 million litres last year, an increase of 1.1 million litres or 12.1 per cent from 2001. This is the largest increase since 1985. In 2002 the total consumption of beer was 236.4 million litres. With the exception of 1997, this is the highest consumption of beer in Norway ever. From 2001 to 2002 the consumption of beer rose by 6.7 million litres or 2.9 per cent.

5.9 litres of alcohol per capita

Each inhabitant of Norway older than 14 years consumed 5.9 litres of alcohol last year, an increase of 0.4 litres of alcohol compared with 2001.

Tables:

• Table 1 Consumption of spirits, wine and bear. 1 000 litres
• Table 2 Consumption of spirits, wine and bear per capita 15 years and over. Litres