Consumption
Wholesalers that trade alcohol in the NT provide data on the volume of alcohol supplied to licensed retailers by product type.
This volume is multiplied by its estimated fraction of alcohol content so that the amount of pure alcohol associated with each product type can be compared.
Get more information on the 2023 wholesale alcohol supply on the Department of Innovation, Tourism and Trade.
Per capita consumption in the NT (Litres per person)
Consumption based on wholesale supply (Litres)
Drinking Population Estimates
Consumption exceeding guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has guidelines for reducing the health risks of alcohol consumption.
These guidelines recommend no more than two standard drinks per day to reduce the lifetime risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury.
Find out more about the guidelines on the National Health and Medical Research Council’s website.
*A National Health Survey was conducted in 2020-2021, however, no state or territory level data is available.