Has cannabis use in Australia changed over time?
Lifetime cannabis use has increased over time, from 33% in 2001 to 41% in 2022-23, seeing a significant increase from 37% in 2019.The proportion of recent (past 12 month) cannabis users decreased from 2001 (13%) to 2007 (9%), then increased, reaching 12% in 2022-23.
In 2001, 33% of Australians had used cannabis in their lifetime and 13% had used in the past 12 months.
In 2004, 34% of Australians had used cannabis in their lifetime and 11% had used in the past 12 months.
In 2007, 34% of Australians had used cannabis in their lifetime and 9% had used in the past 12 months.
In 2010, 35% of Australians had used cannabis in their lifetime and 10% had used in the past 12 months.
In 2013, 35% of Australians had used cannabis in their lifetime and 10% had used in the past 12 months.
In 2016, 35% of Australians had used cannabis in their lifetime and 10% had used in the past 12 months.
In 2019, 37% of Australians had used cannabis in their lifetime and 12% had used in the past 12 months.
In 2022-23, 41% of Australians has used cannabis in their lifetime and 12% has used in the past 12 months.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.