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As of 2022, the use of cannabis in the Netherlands varied by age and frequency. Over ** percent of those aged between 25 and 29 years of age had used cannabis at some point in their life. Subsequently, over ** percent of those aged between 20 and 24 years of age had used cannabis in the past year.

Trends in cannabis consumption

The prevalence of cannabis use in the Netherlands has increased over time. In 1997, approximately ** percent of survey respondents reported using cannabis at least once in their lives. By 2021, this figure had risen to nearly ** percent. The peak year for cannabis usage was 2015, when almost **** percent of respondents indicated using cannabis in the preceding year. Despite this growth, the Netherlands is not the European country with the highest cannabis usage rates. As of 2024, Spain, France, and Italy reported higher rates of adult cannabis use, with over ** percent of adults using cannabis products over the past year.

Market projections and popular products

The cannabis market in the Netherlands is substantial and growing, with sales estimated to amount to over *** million euros in 2023, including both legal and black market adult-use cannabis. This figure is estimated to reach nearly *** million euros by 2026. As of 2024, THC flowers/buds and THC pre-rolls were the most prevalent cannabis products used in the Netherlands, each consumed by roughly *** percent of the population.