Of all the hard drugs in the world, CannabisSativa, popularly known as Indian hemp or marijuana, is the most consumed. In most countries, cannabis use tends to be a much larger proportion of other drug abuse cases. While in some countries marijuana is only tolerated in the name of decriminalization, in some countries it is outright illegal. Indian hemp is only legal in North Korea. Regardless of whether it is legal or not, it has been found that even in countries where the use, possession and cultivation of cannabis is entirely illegal, there still are very high rates of cannabis use. It’s nice to point out that in these countries where marijuana is largely smoked or consumed, there is uncertainty. Another surprise in this ranking is that India did not make the list. Maybe it’s high time to change the name to another country, like…
However, the ranking in this article was not strictly based on the highest or lowest numbers obtained. This is due to the constant fluctuation of the exact facts and figures that could be used to determine such a ranking. In general, however, these 17 countries are among the countries where cannabis is smoked the most.
Most weed smokers in the world
15. Australia
However, there is zero tolerance for cannabisAustralia is never a serious deterrent to those who feel nourished on the ‘good things of their country’. About 10% of the country’s total population cannot go without marijuana on a daily basis.
14. Spain
Buying, selling, possessing or consuming cannabis in public places is decriminalized in Spain, meaning the punishment is only a small fine and confiscation. Possession or use in a public place may result in administrative penalties. According to authorities, possession of about 40 grams is an amount to aim for punishment. Despite this, Spain remains one of the countries known to be “very patriotic” when it comes to marijuana. More than 10% of the country’s population smoke ganja.
13. Zambia (17.7%)
While cannabis use has long been widespread in Zambia, the rapid increase in use among youth in both urban and rural areas has prompted tribal and governmental authorities to take a firm stance against its cultivation, sale and use. It is widely believed that at least 75% of all psychiatric patients in Zambia are there as a result of drug abuse, including cannabis. The government is currently examining how the increasing drug use in Zambia can be reduced.
12. New Zealand
Marijuana is still illegal and burning it down in Kiwiland is not uncommon. But nearly 15 percent of people ages 16 to 64 enjoy “God’s natural gift.” Violators have faced heavy fines and short jail terms, but recent steps have been taken to relax these laws. The Greens are campaigning for decriminalization of users and holders, and a 2011 Law Commission review found that anti-cannabis legislation needed an overhaul. What we’re saying here is that despite all the efforts to curb or regulate cannabis use in New Zealand, it’s still one of the main smoking countries.
11. United States
Despite being illegal at the federal level, the US is becoming more weed-friendly. This is possibly the result of the great criticism that has been leveled at human rights in recent times. It ends up legalizing even the most bizarre practices only in the name of rights and freedom. It seems that most Americans are in favor of legalization, as about 15% of the country’s population cannot do without the drugs.
10. Portugal
Portugal is extremely progressive in its development of treatment for drug offenses and became the first country in the world to decriminalize all drug use (for personal use) in 2001. Instead, the decision was made to treat drug use as a disease and to enforce treatment rather than punishment. In 2001, the country decriminalized drug possession and people were allowed to possess up to 25 grams of marijuana for personal use. This seems to discourage anyone from trying all sorts of hard drugs, of which cannabis is the most proven and longest lasting.
9. Jamaica
Jamaica is another country with an international reputation for a culture deeply rooted in cannabis – Rastafarianism revolves around the spiritual use of cannabis. The cultivation, sale and possession of cannabis is illegal in Jamaica, but due to its cultural relevance and acceptance, it is often produced, sold and consumed very openly with no legal ramifications. Although marijuana is illegal in Jamaica, quality strains are widely available.
8. Nigeria (14.3%)
On the world map of cannabis use in Nigeria trails behind only Ghana in Africa. The NDLEA records indicate that approximately 80 percent of substance abuse, trafficking and use in Nigeria is cannabis. It is most prevalent in Lagos, the largest commercial city in Nigeria. In Oshodi, a trading center in Lagos, large parts of the railway lines have been settled by marijuana smokers. Smokers smoke the drug in public throughout the day. Those selling, usually boys as young as 12, are often unkempt-looking and frolic in groups. They hold black nylon bags with the drugs in their hands and call potential buyers – a special form of advertising.
7. Czech Republic (15.2%)
The case in the Czech Republic is that the use of all drugs is being decriminalized. This is one of the things that has created space for the free consumption or smoking of cannabis. As a result, the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes was legalized by the government on April 1, 2013. It is now tolerated (but still technically illegal) to grow up to 5 plants at a time for personal use. This usually means that the police should leave you alone as long as you are reasonably discreet and don’t offend anyone. That is why a large number of people in the Czech Republic “enjoy fiercely this wonderful gift of God”.
6. Iceland
If you closely observe the content of this article, you will see that even in countries that have implemented strict measures against the use of cannabis, most smoking occurs. Despite the fact that possession, cultivation, sale and use of marijuana is illegal in Iceland. In particular, the possession, cultivation and sale of this drug are severely disadvantaged. Anyone caught in Iceland faces the possibility of jail time. Still, almost 20% of the Icelandic population smoke marijuana. This means that in Iceland over 55,000 out of 320,000 people smoke weed.
5. Uruguay
Uruguay is one of the few countries where possession for personal use is legal (although it has not defined what qualifies as a personal amount). Uruguay is expected to make the country the first country in the world to establish a state-owned marijuana industry by setting the price at a point low enough to suppress the black market and allow the government to take control of cultivation and distribution around the world To curb trade, the country is poised to legalize the sale, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis, and plans to begin selling at $1 per gram.
4. Netherlands
The Netherlands has incredibly relaxed marijuana laws and acceptance of smokers in public spaces like bars and cafes, particularly in Amsterdam. Possession of a small amount is illegal but tolerated (decriminalized). It’s perfectly fine to carry up to 5g in public and up to 30g in a private home.
3. Ghana
In Ghana, smoking of India hemp among youth is high; It is the cheapest and most abused drug. In Agbogbloshie, a suburb of Accra, numerous young people from northern Ghana smoke Indian hemp. In the Dormaa Traditional Area in Ghana, young people, including school children, often smoke Indian hemp. 21.5% of Ghanaians aged 15-64 smoke India Hemp. What is contradictory in the case of Ghana is that Indian hemp is illegal in any form – private or public use, possession, cultivation or sale of the drug. Yet Indian hemp smoking in this African country continues to skyrocket.
2. Cambodia
I call Cambodia’s “nominal illegality”. Yes, by that I mean that marijuana use is illegal in Cambodia but is still freely used by the people there. There is a great historical importance of cannabis among the Khmer people that has made it very difficult for the government to remove it from the mainstream – to the point where they have pretty much given up trying. Many restaurants even cook with it or offer it as a side dish!
1. North Korea
We don’t even need numbers before we finish North Korea is where most Indian hemp is consumed, as it is the only country in the world where the consumption, possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal and public use is accepted. The truth is that marijuana is smoked in North Korea for many different reasons. They don’t just smoke to get high and laugh at nothing, but to save money and take a break from the ubiquitous cheap local cigarettes. In North Korea’s black markets, marijuana is commonly sold at a bargain price and is readily available. As a result, the drug is particularly popular among the lower classes of North Korean society. After a day of hard manual work, North Korean workers often smoke marijuana, to relax and relieve tense or sore muscles. The shocking conclusion is that marijuana is not considered a drug in North Korea and is even sold in the grocery markets!
However, we continue to warn and create awareness that smoking Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp or Marijuana) has serious negative health effects, especially for the naive!