Individuals who consumed heroin during the past year in the U.S. 2002-2023, by age

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Preeti Vankar,
Nov 8, 2024

In 2023, there were 629 thousand individuals aged 26 years and older in the United States who consumed heroin during the past year. This statistic shows the number of individuals who consumed heroin during the past year in the United States from 2002 to 2023, by age.

Number of individuals who consumed heroin during the past year in the United States from 2002 to 2023, by age (in 1,000)

Age group12-17 years18-25 years26 years and older
2023 4 27 629
2022 3 55 991
2021* - 71 1,018
2020 - 62 840
2019 - 87 658
2018 10 157 641
2017 14 214 658
2016 13 227 708
2015 21 217 591
2014 28 268 618
2013 31 244 406
2012 31 272 366
2011 54 230 336
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Release date

July 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2002 to 2023

Number of respondents

70,000 respondents

Age group

12 years and older

Method of interview

Questionnaire

Supplementary notes

* Due to methodological changes in 2021, caution should be used when comparing figures for 2021 with previous years. Please see source for further information on methodology.
Figures prior to 2021 were taken from previous reports.

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