Do men or women in Australia use more cannabis?

Among Australians who used cannabis in the past 12 months, men tend to use more cones/joints/bongs per occasion than women.

Among Australian men who used cannabis in the past 12 months 36% usually used 1 or less joints, bongs, or cones of cannabis per occasion of use, 38% used 2-4; 18% used 5-10; and 8% used 11 or more.

Among Australian women who used cannabis in the past 12 months 44% usually used 1 or less joints, bongs, or cones of cannabis per occasion of use, 36% used 2-4; 15% used 5-10; and 5% used 11 or more.

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NCETA secondary analysis, 2021).

Please note: The category “one or less” includes those who usually consume ¼, ½, ¾ or 1 joint, bong or cone on a day they use cannabis.