
A number of temperance organisations have been founded in order to promote teetotalism and provide spaces for non-drinkers to socialise. Globally, almost half of adults do not drink alcohol (excluding those who used to drink but have stopped).

A person who practices (and possibly advocates) teetotalism is called a teetotaler or teetotaller, or is simply said to be teetotal. Teetotalism is the practice or promotion of total personal abstinence from the consumption of alcohol, specifically in alcoholic drinks.

Only Luxembourg has a <10% rate of last-year abstinence, and only Luxembourg, Ireland and Switzerland a <20% rate.

Share of over-fifteen-year-old population who haven't drunk alcohol in the past year ( interactive version).
