In 2022, 23 percent of 15-year-old boys in Scotland, 22 percent of 15-year-old boys in Poland, and 22 percent of 15-year-old girls from Italy reported they have used cannabis at least once in their lifetime, the highest share for each gender across all the European counties. Furthermore, Bulgaria has the highest share of 15-year-old boys who are current cannabis users, with 19 percent, while Italy is again at the top of the ranking when it comes to girls, with 12 percent of them who reported a recent use of the drug.
Share of 15 year olds who have ever used cannabis in European countries in 2022, by frequency of use and gender
Source: 15-year-olds only were asked how often they had used cannabis in their lifetimes. Findings presented here show the proportions who reported using cannabis on at least one day in their lives (lifetime use) and the proportions who reported using cannabis on at least one day in the last 30 days (current use). * The study protocol requires that each HBSC country or region should aim to survey around 1500 young people from the three age groups (approximately 4500 in total).
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HBSC. (April 25, 2024). Share of 15 year olds who have ever used cannabis in European countries in 2022, by frequency of use and gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1127056/adolescents-who-have-used-cannabis-in-europe/
HBSC. "Share of 15 year olds who have ever used cannabis in European countries in 2022, by frequency of use and gender." Chart. April 25, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1127056/adolescents-who-have-used-cannabis-in-europe/
HBSC. (2024). Share of 15 year olds who have ever used cannabis in European countries in 2022, by frequency of use and gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1127056/adolescents-who-have-used-cannabis-in-europe/
HBSC. "Share of 15 Year Olds Who Have Ever Used Cannabis in European Countries in 2022, by Frequency of Use and Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Apr 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1127056/adolescents-who-have-used-cannabis-in-europe/
HBSC, Share of 15 year olds who have ever used cannabis in European countries in 2022, by frequency of use and gender Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1127056/adolescents-who-have-used-cannabis-in-europe/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Share of 15 year olds who have ever used cannabis in European countries in 2022, by frequency of use and gender [Graph], HBSC, April 25, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1127056/adolescents-who-have-used-cannabis-in-europe/
