Number of worldwide users of cocaine by region 2010-2021

According to the latest estimates there were around 22 million cocaine users worldwide with the highest number found in the Americas. Cocaine is made from the leaves of the coca plant and is an addictive stimulant that is usually snorted as a powder. Although it is illegal in most countries it is still commonly used recreationally. Cocaine worldwide It is estimated that up to .5 percent of the global population has used cocaine in the past year. With so many users it is unsurprising that the illegal cocaine market is extremely lucrative. Worldwide illicit cultivation of cocaine covers some 234 thousand hectares, with most of the world’s cocaine produced in South America. Cocaine in the United States According to the most recent figures around 4.77 million people in the United States had used cocaine in the previous year. Moreover, around 40.9 million Americans have used cocaine at some point in their lifetime. In 2021, there were around 24,486 deaths involving cocaine in the United States, a significant rise from previous years. However, it is important to note that a large portion of deaths from cocaine involve the use of other drugs, specifically opioids.

根据最新的估计，全球约有2200万可卡因使用者，其中美洲地区使用人数最多。可卡因由可可植物的叶子制成，是一种通常以粉末形式吸鼻的具有成瘾性的兴奋剂。尽管在大多数国家非法，但它仍然被广泛用于娱乐。全球范围内的可卡因使用估计，高达全球人口的0.5%在过去一年中曾使用过可卡因。鉴于如此众多的使用者，非法可卡因市场极为有利可图。全球非法种植的可卡因面积约为23.4万公顷，其中大部分可卡因产于南美洲。美国可卡因使用情况根据最新数据，美国约有4.77百万人在前一年内使用过可卡因。此外，大约4090万美国人曾在他们的生命中某个时刻使用过可卡因。2021年，美国涉及可卡因的死亡人数约为24,486人，与往年相比有显著上升。然而，值得注意的是，大量可卡因导致的死亡与使用其他药物有关，特别是阿片类药物。