The numbers here reflect the per case numbers. According to the source, 'per case’ data refers to those who have one or more offences in the current year.
Release date is the date of access.
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Breakdown of drug addicts by gender in Malaysia 2013-2020, by gender
In 2020, there were around 19.7 thousand males in Malaysia who had at least one recorded drug offence in that year, compared to 974 females. This was despite the harsh laws in place regarding drug consumption and possession, including capital punishment for drug trafficking.
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National Anti-Drugs Agency. (August 23, 2021). Breakdown of drug addicts in Malaysia from 2013 to 2020, by gender [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/970539/drug-addicts-gender-breakdown-malaysia/
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