Has the proportion of cannabis users in Australia changed over time?
Lifetime cannabis use has increased over time, from 33% in 2001 to 37% in 2019. The proportion of recent (past 12 month) cannabis users was lowest in 2007 (9%) and highest in 2001 (13%), and currently sits at 12%.
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.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.