Finnish alcohol culture refers to the drinking culture regarding beverages containing ethyl alcohol in Finland and to the manners and habits connected to the drinking culture. In 2012 the total consumption of alcoholic beverages in Finland was 9.6 litres of 100% alcohol per capita, which was five percent less than in 2011. Consumption of alcohol has decreased since 2007. The consumption of alcohol in Finland is the second highest in the Nordic countries. Since the early 1960s the total consumption of alcohol has quadrupled and negative effects of alcohol have increased.