Czechia had the highest prevalence of cannabis use among adults in Europe as of 2022, with 11.1 percent of their population consuming cannabis in the preceding twelve months. This was followed closely by Italy, with 10.8 percent of the population using cannabis.
Student use of cannabis in Italy
As of 2022, over 40 percent of male students aged 19 years were users of cannabis, while 35 percent of female students this aged were also users. Among 15-year-olds, around ten percent of both boys and girls this age used cannabis.
Other drug use in the EU
Cannabis is by far the most used drug across the population of the European Union, with almost 30 percent using at some point in their lifetime. This is followed by cocaine, which 5.4 percent have used in their life, and then MDMA with four percent of individuals having used.
Prevalence of cannabis use in the last year in Europe as of 2022, by country
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EMCDDA. (June 11, 2024). Prevalence of cannabis use in the last year in Europe as of 2022, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/597692/cannabis-use-europe-by-country/
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