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Alcohol consumption at age 15
Persons, 15 years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 22.8 | 21.3 | 24.3 |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA |
| 2018 | 22.4 | 21.0 | 23.9 |
| 2019 | NA | NA | NA |
| 2020 | NA | NA | NA |
| 2021 | 19.7 | 18.0 | 21.4 |
| 2022 | NA | NA | NA |
| 2023 | 15.9 | 14.6 | 17.2 |
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Source: NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of people aged 15 who drank alcohol in the previous week. The proportion in England decreased from 22.8% in 2016 to 15.9% in 2023.
Higher risk drinking
Persons, 16+ years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.3 |
| 2018 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| 2019 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| 2020 | NA | NA | NA |
| 2021 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| 2022 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 5.5 |
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Source: NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of people aged 16 and over whose consumption puts them at higher risk of alcohol-related harm. The proportion in England changed from 3.8% in 2017 to 4.8% in 2022.
Hospital admissions for alcohol-specific conditions in under 18s
Persons, <18 years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 - 14/15 | 39.2 | 38.5 | 39.8 |
| 2013/14 - 15/16 | 37.6 | 36.9 | 38.2 |
| 2014/15 - 16/17 | 34.4 | 33.8 | 35.1 |
| 2015/16 - 17/18 | 33.2 | 32.6 | 33.8 |
| 2016/17 - 18/19 | 32.0 | 31.4 | 32.6 |
| 2017/18 - 19/20 | 31.2 | 30.6 | 31.7 |
| 2018/19 - 20/21 | 29.9 | 29.3 | 30.5 |
| 2019/20 - 21/22 | 28.8 | 28.2 | 29.3 |
| 2020/21 - 22/23 | 26.1 | 25.5 | 26.6 |
| 2021/22 - 23/24 | 22.6 | 22.1 | 23.1 |
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Source: OHID, based on NHS England and Office for National Statistics data
The line chart shows the rate of hospital admissions for alcohol-specific conditions for people aged under 18. The crude rate in England decreased from 39.2 per 100,000 in the financial 3 year period ending 2015 to 22.6 per 100,000 in the financial 3 year period ending 2024.
Successful completion of alcohol treatment
Persons, 18+ years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.4 | 31.1 | 31.7 |
| 2011 | 34.8 | 34.4 | 35.1 |
| 2012 | 37.1 | 36.8 | 37.4 |
| 2013 | 37.5 | 37.2 | 37.8 |
| 2014 | 38.4 | 38.1 | 38.7 |
| 2015 | 38.4 | 38.0 | 38.7 |
| 2016 | 38.7 | 38.4 | 39.0 |
| 2017 | 38.9 | 38.6 | 39.3 |
| 2018 | 37.6 | 37.2 | 37.9 |
| 2019 | 37.8 | 37.5 | 38.2 |
| 2020 | 35.3 | 35.0 | 35.7 |
| 2021 | 36.6 | 36.3 | 36.9 |
| 2022 | 35.1 | 34.8 | 35.4 |
| 2023 | 34.2 | 33.9 | 34.5 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, National Drug Treatment Monitoring System
The line chart shows the percentage of people who completed alcohol treatment successfully and did not re-present within 6 months. The proportion in England increased from 31.4% in 2010 to 34.2% in 2023.
Deaths from alcoholic liver disease, ages under 75
Persons, <75 years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| 2002 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| 2003 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| 2004 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| 2005 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| 2006 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| 2007 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| 2008 | 9.8 | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| 2009 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| 2010 | 9.2 | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| 2011 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| 2012 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| 2013 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| 2014 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| 2015 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| 2016 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| 2017 | 9.3 | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| 2018 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| 2019 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| 2020 | 10.7 | 10.5 | 11.0 |
| 2021 | 11.5 | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| 2022 | 11.6 | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| 2023 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 12.3 |
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Source: OHID, based on Office for National Statistics data
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from alcoholic liver disease for people aged under 75. The directly standardised rate in England increased from 7.5 per 100,000 in 2001 to 12.0 per 100,000 in 2023.
Deaths from liver disease, ages under 75
Persons, <75 years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15.4 | 15.0 | 15.8 |
| 2002 | 15.9 | 15.6 | 16.3 |
| 2003 | 17.0 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| 2004 | 17.1 | 16.7 | 17.5 |
| 2005 | 17.1 | 16.7 | 17.5 |
| 2006 | 18.1 | 17.6 | 18.5 |
| 2007 | 18.2 | 17.8 | 18.7 |
| 2008 | 18.4 | 17.9 | 18.8 |
| 2009 | 17.9 | 17.5 | 18.3 |
| 2010 | 18.4 | 18.0 | 18.8 |
| 2011 | 18.6 | 18.2 | 19.0 |
| 2012 | 18.0 | 17.6 | 18.4 |
| 2013 | 18.0 | 17.6 | 18.4 |
| 2014 | 18.2 | 17.8 | 18.6 |
| 2015 | 18.6 | 18.2 | 19.0 |
| 2016 | 18.8 | 18.4 | 19.2 |
| 2017 | 19.0 | 18.6 | 19.4 |
| 2018 | 18.5 | 18.1 | 18.9 |
| 2019 | 18.9 | 18.5 | 19.3 |
| 2020 | 20.6 | 20.2 | 21.0 |
| 2021 | 21.2 | 20.8 | 21.6 |
| 2022 | 21.4 | 21.0 | 21.8 |
| 2023 | 21.9 | 21.5 | 22.3 |
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Source: OHID, based on Office for National Statistics data
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from liver disease for people aged under 75. The directly standardised rate in England increased from 15.4 per 100,000 in 2001 to 21.9 per 100,000 in 2023.