10 Countries That Smoke The Most Marijuana

10 Countries That Smoke The Most Marijuana

The United Nations just released its annual World Drug Report for 2016.

The report, prepared by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, summarizes data on various illegal drugs around the globe, including marijuana. Along with drug trafficking updates, the UN also provides a breakdown of annual drug use by country.

According to the UN’s latest data, here are the top 10 weed-consuming countries in 2016:

10. Jamaica

Use: 9.86% of the population

Status: Illegal, but soon to be decriminalized

9. Australia

Use: 10.3% of the population

Status: Illegal

8. Spain

Use: 10.6% of the population

Status: Legal for personal use. Illegal to produce, sell or use in public.

7. Canada 

Use: 12.2% of the population

Status: Illegal for recreational use. Legal for medical use

6. Nigeria 

Use: 14.3% of the population

Status: Illegal

5. New Zealand 

Use: 14.6% of the population

Status: Illegal

4. Italy 

Use: 14.6% of the population

Status: Illegal to produce or sell. Decriminalized for personal possession

3. United States 

Use: 14.8% of the population

Status: Legal in 22 states and D.C. for medical use. Legal in Colorado and Washington for recreational use.

2. Zambia 

Use: 17.7% of the population

Status: Illegal

1. Iceland  

Use: 18.3% of the population

Status: Illegal