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Addicts and consumers of illegal drugs worldwide 1990-2018

Published by John Elflein, Jul 9, 2020
This statistic shows the estimated number of addicts and consumers of illegal drugs worldwide from 1990 to 2018. In 1990, the number of consumers was estimated at some 180 million worldwide. By 2018, this figure increased up to some 269 million.

Addicts and consumers of illegal drugs worldwide from 1990 to 2018 (in millions)

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Release date

June 2020

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

1990 to 2018

Age group

15-64 years

Supplementary notes

This statistic was assembled from several editions of the WDR. The source does not provide any information regarding the number of addicts before 2003. All values are based on past-year use.
* The source calls them "problem drug users" or "people with drug use disorders"; persons consuming illegal drugs on a regular basis.

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