Ecstasy use in the past 12 months in Europe as of 2022, by country

The Netherlands had the highest prevalence of ecstasy use among adults in Europe as of 2022, with approximately five percent of the population reported to using ecstasy. This was followed by Ireland with 2.7 percent of the population and then Czechia at 1.9 percent. 

Demographics of users in the Netherlands

Among the younger age groups is where both frequent and infrequent users of ecstasy are found in the Netherlands. Almost 30 percent of those aged between 25 and 29 years have tried ecstasy at some point in their lives, as of a 2021 survey. While almost four percent in the same age group stated they had taken ecstasy in the past month. 

Use of other drugs in the EU

Cannabis is by far the most used drug across the population of the European Union, with almost 30 using at some point during their lifetime. This is followed by cocaine, which reportedly five percent have used in their life and then MDMA with four percent of individuals having used. Additionally, cannabis was the most seized drug in Europe in 2021, with 77 percent of all seizures being a form of cannabis.