Figure GPS-7. Last 30 days prevalence of cannabis use among all adults (aged 15–64), young adults (aged 15–34) and youth (aged 15–24)

Country	All adults (15 to 64 yrs)	Young adults (15 to 34 yrs)	Youth (15 to 24 yrs)
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RO (2010)	0.1	0.2	0.5
TR (2011)	0.2	0.2	0.2
EL (2004)	0.9	1.5	1.2
SE (2011)	0.9	2.0	2.6
LT (2008)	1.2	2.6	3.6
HU (2007)	1.2	2.7	4.6
BG (2008)	1.4	3.1	4.9
EE (2008)	1.4	3.2	5.3
FI (2010)	1.4	3.3	3.3
SK (2010)	1.4	2.8	3.7
LV (2011)	1.5	2.7	3.4
IT (2012)	1.5	3.7	5.7
NO (2009)	1.6	2.1	2.3
AT (2008)	1.7	3.4	5.3
DK (2010)	2.3	5.1	7.1
DE (2009)	2.4	5.4	7.0
PT (2007)	2.4	4.5	4.1
CY (2009)	2.5	4.5	3.9
IE (2010/11)	2.8	4.5	5.4
HR (2012)	2.9	6.1	7.3
BE (2008)	3.1	6.9	6.6
CZ (2011)	3.1	6.4	10.1
LU (1998)	4.0	5.6	7.0
UK (E&W) (2011/12)	4.1	7.2	9.2
NL (2009)	4.2	7.7	5.3
FR (2010)	4.6	9.8	11.8
PL (2010)	5.4	10.0	11.5
ES (2011)	7.0	12.5	14.7
Statistical bulletin 2006: Figure GPS-13
Statistical bulletin 2007: Figure GPS-7
Statistical bulletin 2008: Figure GPS-7
Statistical bulletin 2009: Figure GPS-7
Statistical bulletin 2010: Figure GPS-7
Statistical bulletin 2011: Figure GPS-7
Statistical bulletin 2012: Figure GPS-7
See also Tables GPS-3 part i, GPS-3 part ii and GPS-3part iii
See also 'General notes for interpreting data' on the Explanatory notes and help page.

Notes:

Data are from the most recent national surveys available in each country (see General population survey tables, Statistical bulletin 2013).

The age range is from between 15 and 18 to between 59 and 64. Variations in age ranges may slightly influence disparities between countries.

The most recent general population survey reported by the Netherlands display a wide variation in results compared with 2005 which may reflect methodological differences. The data is provided for information, but given the lack of comparability between surveys should be treated with caution.

The most recent general population survey reported by Italy display a wide variation in results compared with the previous surveys which may reflect methodological differences. The data is provided for information, but given the lack of comparability between surveys should be treated with caution.

Belgium: 2008; 15–64 yrs n = 6792; 15–34 yrs n = 2550; 15–24 yrs n =1210

Bulgaria: 2008; 15-64 yrs n = 5139; 15–34 yrs n = 2164; 15–24 yrs n = 1087

Czech Republic: 2011; 15–64 yrs n = 901; 15–34 yrs n = 361; 15–24 yrs n = 157

Denmark: 2010; 16–64 yrs n = 11611; 16–34 yrs n = 3381; 16–24 yrs n = 1671

Germany: 2009; 18–64 yrs n = 8030; 18–34 yrs n = 3876; 18–24 yrs n = n.a.

Estonia 2008; 15–64 yrs n = 1401; 15–34 yrs n = 545; 15–24 yrs n = 243

Ireland: 2010/11; 15–64 yrs n = 5128; 15–34 yrs n = n.a.; 15–24 yrs n = n.a.

Greece: 2004; 15–64 yrs n = 4351; 15–34 yrs n = 2620; 15–24 yrs n = 1785

Spain: 2011; 15–64 yrs n = 22128; 15–34 yrs n = 10507.; 15–24 yrs n = 4379.

France: 2010; 15–64 yrs n = 25879; 15–34 yrs n = 10855; 15–24 yrs n = 4662

Italy: 2012; 18–64 yrs n = 18898; 16–34 yrs n = 4966; 16–24 yrs n = 1758

Cyprus: 2009; 15–64 yrs n = 3385; 15–34 yrs n = 1810; 15–24 yrs n = 982

Latvia: 2011; 15–64 yrs n = 4491; 15–34 yrs n = 2258; 15–24 yrs n = 1576

Lithuania: 2008; 15–64 yrs n = 4777; 15–34 yrs n = 2152; 15–24 n = 1165

Hungary: 2007; 18–64 yrs n = 2710; 18–34 yrs n = 1111; 18–24 yrs n = 433

Netherlands: 2009; 15–64 yrs n = 5769; 15–34 yrs n = n.a.; 15–24 yrs n = 1074

Austria: 2008; 15–64 yrs n = 3761; 15–34 yrs n = 2558; 15–24 yrs n = 2085

Poland: 2010; 15–64 yrs n = 5782; 15–34 yrs n = 3201; 15–24 yrs n = 1736

Portugal: 2007; 15–64 yrs n = 12202; 15–34 yrs n = 4765; 15–24 yrs n = 2211

Romania: 2010; 15-64 yrs n = 5100; 15-34 yrs n = 3108; 15-24 yrs n = 1458

Slovenia: 2007; 15-64 yrs n = 1724; 15-34 yrs n = 691; 15-24 yrs n = 338

Slovakia: 2010; 15–64 yrs n = 4055; 15–34 yrs n = 1769; 15–24 yrs n = 814

Finland: 2010; 15–64 yrs n = 1873; 15–34 yrs n = 875; 15–24 yrs n = 411

Sweden: 2011; 16–64 yrs n = 6964; 16–34 yrs n = 2035; 16–24 yrs n = 927

UK (E&W): 2011/12; 16–59 yrs n = 26663; 16–34 yrs n = 9691; 16–24 yrs n = 3534

Croatia: 2012; 15–64 yrs n = 4756; 15–34 yrs n = 1995; 15–24 yrs n = 931

Turkey: 2011; 15–64 yrs n = 8045; 15–34 yrs n = 4039; 15–24 yrs n = 2012

Norway: 2009; 15–64 yrs n = 1624; 15–34 yrs n = 632; 15–24 yrs n = 390

Sources:

Reitox national reports 2012, taken from population surveys, reports or scientific articles.

Country	All adults (15 to 64 yrs)	Young adults (15 to 34 yrs)	Youth (15 to 24 yrs)
RO (2010)	0.1	0.2	0.5
TR (2011)	0.2	0.2	0.2
EL (2004)	0.9	1.5	1.2
SE (2011)	0.9	2.0	2.6
LT (2008)	1.2	2.6	3.6
HU (2007)	1.2	2.7	4.6
BG (2008)	1.4	3.1	4.9
EE (2008)	1.4	3.2	5.3
FI (2010)	1.4	3.3	3.3
SK (2010)	1.4	2.8	3.7
LV (2011)	1.5	2.7	3.4
IT (2012)	1.5	3.7	5.7
NO (2009)	1.6	2.1	2.3
AT (2008)	1.7	3.4	5.3
DK (2010)	2.3	5.1	7.1
DE (2009)	2.4	5.4	7.0
PT (2007)	2.4	4.5	4.1
CY (2009)	2.5	4.5	3.9
IE (2010/11)	2.8	4.5	5.4
HR (2012)	2.9	6.1	7.3
BE (2008)	3.1	6.9	6.6
CZ (2011)	3.1	6.4	10.1
LU (1998)	4.0	5.6	7.0
UK (E&W) (2011/12)	4.1	7.2	9.2
NL (2009)	4.2	7.7	5.3
FR (2010)	4.6	9.8	11.8
PL (2010)	5.4	10.0	11.5
ES (2011)	7.0	12.5	14.7

gpsfig7

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	szrfig2	column,column,line	Quantity (kg)\|Number of seizures$3
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	gpsfig2	column,column,point	Contiuation rates %\|LTP all adults$3						0,
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	gpsfig18b	distribution	Estimated prevalence (%)						0
	gpsfig20	column	%				600		0,20
	dlofig2	stackedBar	%				600
	dlofig3	line	Index (2006 = 100)			68
	dlofig3$	pie			1 135 701 reports (2011)	30
	dlofig4	line	Index (2006 = 100)			68
	dlofig4$	pie			915 541 reports (2011)	30
	dlofig5	line	Index (2006 = 100)			68
	dlofig5$	pie			179 418 reports (2011)	30
	drdfig12a	scatter	Ratio between DRD in 2003 and 2000	Number of DRD in 2000				1
	drdfig12b	scatter	Ratio between DRD in 2010/11 and 2003	Number of DRD in 2003				1
	hsrfig2	stackedColumn	Clients in substitution treatment
	dlofig1	line	Index (2006 = 100)						60,180
	drdfig1	column	Country and total number of DRD				600
	drdfig2	column	Proportion of DRD under the age of 25 (%)				600
	drdfig3	line	Mean age in years
	drdfig4	line	Mean age in years
	drdfig5a	line	Index (1990 = 100)
	drdfig5b	line	Index (1996 = 100)
	drdfig6	line	Index (1990 = 100 %)						80,160
	drdfig7a	column	Mortality rate per million
	drdfig7b	column,point	Rate per million
	drdfig8	line	Index (1985 = 100 %)						50,650
	drdfig9a	line	%						0,70
	drdfig9b	line	%
	drdfig9c	line	%
	drdfig10	column	Mean age in years				500
	drdfig11a	line	Index						0,300
	drdfig11b	line	Index
	drdfig11c	line	Index
	drdfig13a	line	Number of cases
	drdfig13b	line	Number of cases
	eyefig1a	line
	eyefig1b	line
	eyefig1c	line							0,
	eyefig1d	line	%			45	800
	eyefig1d$	line	%			45	800
	gpsfig3	column	%				500
	gpsfig4b	line	%
	gpsfig5	column	%
	gpsfig6	column	%
	gpsfig7	column	%
	gpsfig8a	line	%						0,
	gpsfig8b	line	%						0,
	gpsfig9a	column	%
	gpsfig9b	column	%
	gpsfig10	line	%
	gpsfig11	column,column,point	Continuation rates (%)\| LTP All adults$3
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	gpsfig14a	line	%						0,
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	gpsfig15	column	%
	gpsfig16	column,column,point	Continuation rates (%)\|LTP All adults$3						0,
	gpsfig17	column	%
	gpsfig21a	line	%						0,
	gpsfig21b	line	%						0,
	gpsfig22	column,column,point	Continuation rates (%)\| LTP All adults$3
	gpsfig23a	line	%
	gpsfig23b	line	%
	gpsfig23c	line	%
	gpsfig23d	line	%						0,
	gpsfig23e	line	%						0,
	hsrfig4	pie			% of prison population in OST	30
	inffig1a	line	New AIDS cases per million population				700		0,
	inffig1b	line	New AIDS cases per million population				700		0,
	inffig2a	line	Cases per million population						0,
	inffig2b	line	Cases per million population						0,
	inffig2c	line	Cases per million population
	inffig2d	line	Cases per million population
	inffig3a	distribution	%						0,	National;Subnational\|square;rgba(0,0,0,0.8);triangle;rgba(0,0,255,0.8)
	inffig3b	distribution	%						0,	National;Subnational\|square;rgba(0,0,0,0.8);triangle;rgba(0,0,255,0.8)
	inffig3c	distribution	%						0,	National;Subnational\|square;rgba(0,0,0,0.8);triangle;rgba(0,0,255,0.8)
	inffig6a	distribution	%						0,	National;Subnational\|square;rgba(0,0,0,0.8);triangle;rgba(0,0,255,0.8)
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	inffig6c	distribution	%						0,	National;Subnational\|square;rgba(0,0,0,0.8);triangle;rgba(0,0,255,0.8)
	inffig9a	distribution	%						0,	National;Subnational\|square;rgba(0,0,0,0.8);triangle;rgba(0,0,255,0.8)
	inffig9b	distribution	%						0,	National;Subnational\|square;rgba(0,0,0,0.8);triangle;rgba(0,0,255,0.8)
	pppfig1	line	Index (2005 = 100)
	pppfig2	line	Index (2005 = 100)
	tdifig1a	line	%
	tdifig1b	line
	tdifig2a	pie				30
	tdifig2b	pie				50
	tdifig3a	line	%
	tdifig3b	line
	tdifig7	line	%			60			0,
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Distirbuted points with specific markers and colours	inffig6a	distribution	%							National;Subnational\|square;rgba(0,0,0,0.8);triangle;rgba(0,0,255,0.8)

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