Americans on the legalization of marijuana 2021 | Statista

Among adult Americans, 68 percent stated to be in favor of the legalization of marijuana in the United States. The share of people who believed that marijuana should be legalized increased considerably over the years. In 2003, only 34 percent of Americans were in favor, whereas in 2021, only 32 percent are against it.

Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal, or not?

Characteristic	Yes, legal	No, illegal	No opinion
October 1-19, 2021	68%	32%	0%
September 30-October 13, 2020	68%	32%	0%
October 1-13, 2019	66%	33%	1%
May 15-30, 2019	66%	32%	2%
October 1-10, 2018	66%	32%	2%
October 5-11, 2017	64%	34%	2%
October 5-9, 2016	60%	39%	1%
October 7-11, 2015	58%	40%	2%
October 12-15, 2014	51%	47%	2%
October 3-6, 2013	58%	39%	3%
November 26-29, 2012	48%	50%	1%
October 6-9, 2011	50%	46%	3%
October 7-10, 2010	46%	50%	4%
October 1-4, 2009	44%	54%	2%
October 13-15, 2005	36%	60%	4%
November 10-12, 2003	34%	64%	2%

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November 2022

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2003 to 2021

Number of respondents

823*

Age group

18 and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

According to the source, the question was asked of half a sample in 2003, 2005, 2009, and 2010.

* Number of respondents in 2021

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