Number of global illicit drug users by drug 2016
Number of illicit drug users in the world by drug type 2016* (in thousands)
This statistic shows the estimated number of the global population that have used illicit drug in the past year in 2016, by drug type, in thousands. During this year, there was a low estimate of 27 million opioid users around the world.
Number of illicit drug users in the world by drug type 2016* (in thousands)
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| Low estimate | High estimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Cannabis | 165,760 | 234,060 |
| Opioids | 27,010 | 44,540 |
| Opiates | 13,800 | 26,150 |
| Cocaine | 13,870 | 22,850 |
| Amphetamines | 13,420 | 55,240 |
| "Ecstasy" | 8,990 | 32,340 |
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