Key Points

Daily Alcohol Consumption

• In 2021, 5.0% of adults aged 18–75 reported drinking alcohol daily: since 2014, the proportion of daily drinkers has not decreased significantly.

• However, this proportion is significantly lower than the national average (8%).

Heavy episodic drinking

• In 2021, 16.5% of adults aged 18–75 reported having heavy drinking episodes at least once a month; this proportion has not increased significantly since 2014.

• This proportion is equal to the national level (16.5%).

Exceeding guidelines for lower-risk drinking

• In 2021, 14.2% of adults aged 18 to 75 reported exceeding the guidelines for safe drinking. This proportion is significantly lower than the national average (22%).

• This proportion was significantly higher among men and varied by age group.