This data factsheet presents insights from the European Web Survey on Drugs 2024. It provides an overview of key data from 61,732 individuals aged 18 or older who use drugs and live in one of 24 EU countries or Norway. The survey was conducted across 24 EU and 11 non-EU countries or territories between May and July 2024.

In summary 

• A total of 61,732 respondents participated from 24 EU countries or Norway. Analysis of respondents’ answers revealed these key findings on their drug use in the past 12 months.
• Cannabis was the drug most commonly used, reported by 59% of respondents, followed by MDMA/ecstasy (30%) and cocaine (29%).
• Less than 3% of respondents reported receiving treatment to manage or quit using any drug.
• Polysubstance use was the most commonly reported pattern for all drugs in respondents’ last consumption. Cocaine powder was the most frequently consumed drug alongside at least one other substance, including tobacco and alcohol.
• To get ‘high’/for fun, to relax and to stay awake were the most commonly reported reasons for using drugs.
  Home was the most frequently mentioned setting for drug use.