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Figure GPS-6. Last 12 months prevalence of amphetamines use among all adults (aged 15–64), young adults (aged 15–34) and youth (aged 15–24)

 
 
CountryAll adults (15 to 64 yrs)Young adults (15 to 34 yrs)Youth (15 to 24 yrs)
EL (2004)0.00.10.1
RO (2010)0.00.00.0
SK (2010)0.10.30.6
IT (2012)0.10.10.1
FR (2010)0.20.50.6
PT (2007)0.20.40.4
CY (2009)0.30.70.4
LV (2011)0.30.60.8
IE (2010/11)0.40.81.5
HU (2007)0.51.22.7
AT (2008)0.50.92.0
ES (2011)0.61.11.4
CZ (2011)0.71.43.2
DE (2009)0.71.92.8
LT (2008)0.71.11.7
NO (2009)0.70.81.2
DK (2010)0.72.02.8
FI (2010)0.81.61.5
SE (2008)0.81.52.3
UK (E&W) (2011/12)0.81.42.0
HR (2012)0.81.61.7
BG (2008)0.92.12.8
EE (2008)1.12.53.7
PL (2010)1.93.94.2

Notes:

Data are from the most recent national surveys available in each country (see General population survey tables, Statistical bulletin 2013).

The age range is from between 15 and 18 to between 59 and 64. Variations in age ranges may slightly influence disparities between countries.

The most recent general population survey reported by the Netherlands display a wide variation in results compared with 2005 which may reflect methodological differences. The data is provided for information, but given the lack of comparability between surveys should be treated with caution.

The most recent general population survey reported by Italy display a wide variation in results compared with the previous surveys which may reflect methodological differences. The data is provided for information, but given the lack of comparability between surveys should be treated with caution.

Bulgaria: 2008; 15-64 yrs n = 5139; 15–34 yrs n = 2164; 15–24 yrs n = 1087

Czech Republic: 2011; 15–64 yrs n = 901; 15–34 yrs n = 361; 15–24 yrs n = 157

Denmark: 2010; 16–64 yrs n = 11611; 16–34 yrs n = 3381; 16–24 yrs n = 1671

Germany: 2009; 18–64 yrs n = 8030; 18–34 yrs n = 3876; 18–24 yrs n = n.a.

Estonia 2008; 15–64 yrs n = 1401; 15–34 yrs n = 545; 15–24 yrs n = 243

Ireland: 2010/11; 15–64 yrs n = 5128; 15–34 yrs n = n.a.; 15–24 yrs n = n.a.

Greece: 2004; 15–64 yrs n = 4351; 15–34 yrs n = 2620; 15–24 yrs n = 1785

Spain: 2011; 15–64 yrs n = 22128; 15–34 yrs n = 10507.; 15–24 yrs n = 4379.

France: 2010; 15–64 yrs n = 25879; 15–34 yrs n = 10855; 15–24 yrs n = 4662

Italy: 2012; 18–64 yrs n = 18898; 16–34 yrs n = 4966; 16–24 yrs n = 1758

Cyprus: 2009; 15–64 yrs n = 3385; 15–34 yrs n = 1810; 15–24 yrs n = 982

Latvia: 2011; 15–64 yrs n = 4491; 15–34 yrs n = 2258; 15–24 yrs n = 1576

Lithuania: 2008; 15–64 yrs n = 4777; 15–34 yrs n = 2152; 15–24 n = 1165

Hungary: 2007; 18–64 yrs n = 2710; 18–34 yrs n = 1111; 18–24 yrs n = 433

Netherlands: 2009; 15–64 yrs n = 5769; 15–34 yrs n = n.a.; 15–24 yrs n = 1074

Austria: 2008; 15–64 yrs n = 3761; 15–34 yrs n = 2558; 15–24 yrs n = 2085

Poland: 2010; 15–64 yrs n = 5782; 15–34 yrs n = 3201; 15–24 yrs n = 1736

Portugal: 2007; 15–64 yrs n = 12202; 15–34 yrs n = 4765; 15–24 yrs n = 2211

Romania: 2010; 15-64 yrs n = 5100; 15-34 yrs n = 3108; 15-24 yrs n = 1458

Slovenia: 2007; 15-64 yrs n = 1724; 15-34 yrs n = 691; 15-24 yrs n = 338

Finland: 2010; 15–64 yrs n = 1873; 15–34 yrs n = 875; 15–24 yrs n = 411

Sweden: 2010; 16–64 yrs n = 7315; 16–34 yrs n = 2196; 16–24 yrs n = 1023

UK (E&W): 2011/12; 16–59 yrs n = 26663; 16–34 yrs n = 9691; 16–24 yrs n = 3534

Croatia: 2012; 15–64 yrs n = 4756; 15–34 yrs n = 1995; 15–24 yrs n = 931

Norway: 2009; 15–64 yrs n = 1624; 15–34 yrs n = 632; 15–24 yrs n = 390

Statistical bulletin 2008: Figure GPS-6

Statistical bulletin 2009: Figure GPS-6

Statistical bulletin 2010: Figure GPS-6

Statistical bulletin 2011: Figure GPS-6

Statistical bulletin 2012: Figure GPS-6

See also Tables GPS-2 part i, GPS-2 part ii and GPS-2 part iii

See also 'General notes for interpreting data' on the Explanatory notes and help page.

Sources:

Reitox national reports 2012, taken from population surveys, reports or scientific articles.

Country All adults (15 to 64 yrs) Young adults (15 to 34 yrs) Youth (15 to 24 yrs)
EL (2004) 0.0 0.1 0.1
RO (2010) 0.0 0.0 0.0
SK (2010) 0.1 0.3 0.6
IT (2012) 0.1 0.1 0.1
FR (2010) 0.2 0.5 0.6
PT (2007) 0.2 0.4 0.4
CY (2009) 0.3 0.7 0.4
LV (2011) 0.3 0.6 0.8
IE (2010/11) 0.4 0.8 1.5
HU (2007) 0.5 1.2 2.7
AT (2008) 0.5 0.9 2.0
ES (2011) 0.6 1.1 1.4
CZ (2011) 0.7 1.4 3.2
DE (2009) 0.7 1.9 2.8
LT (2008) 0.7 1.1 1.7
NO (2009) 0.7 0.8 1.2
DK (2010) 0.7 2.0 2.8
FI (2010) 0.8 1.6 1.5
SE (2008) 0.8 1.5 2.3
UK (E&W) (2011/12) 0.8 1.4 2.0
HR (2012) 0.8 1.6 1.7
BG (2008) 0.9 2.1 2.8
EE (2008) 1.1 2.5 3.7
PL (2010) 1.9 3.9 4.2

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