Luxembourg Cannabis Use Survey Provides Insight

Luxembourg became the second country in Europe to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization law when lawmakers approved the public policy change in 2023. Malta became the first nation in Europe to adopt national legalization in 2021.

At the time of Luxembourg’s approval, the European nation was the fourth legalized country on the planet, with Uruguay becoming the first legalized country in 2013 followed by Canada in 2018. Germany has also since legalized cannabis for adult use, as has South Africa (both in 2024).

Luxembourg’s model is the most restrictive of the countries that have adopted a national legalization measure. Adults in Luxembourg can cultivate up to four plants in their private residences, however, they can only possess up to three grams of cannabis, and sourcing models like cultivation associations and pilot trials remain prohibited.

According to a poll that market research firm ILRES recently conducted on behalf of Luxembourg’s Health Ministry, nearly half of residents in Luxembourg have consumed cannabis at least one time in their lives.

“46.3% of Luxembourg residents have tried cannabis at some point in their life, the ILRES poll released Monday estimates. That includes 14.2% who have used the drug in the past year and 7.8% in the past month.” stated Luxembourg Times in its local reporting.

“Although just under seven in ten people growing cannabis at home said they started cultivating after it became legal, they still amounted to just 11.5% of recent cannabis users.” the outlet also stated.