Weed facts & stats

Question 1

About what share of Americans say they have tried marijuana at some point?

Accepted Answer

50% (2023). That's an all-time high in Gallup's tracking, which began in 1969 when just 4% said they'd tried it.

Question 2

As of late 2023, about what share of Americans support legalizing marijuana?

Accepted Answer

70%. That's a record high in Gallup's decades-long tracking of the legalization question.

Question 3

Which age group reports the highest current marijuana use, per Gallup's data?

Accepted Answer

29% among 18-34 year-olds. That's more than three times the rate among adults 55 and older, who report just 9% current use.

Question 4

As of 2026, which is higher among Americans: the share who smoke marijuana or cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

17% marijuana vs 11% cigarettes. Marijuana use has more than doubled since 2013, while cigarette smoking has fallen to a record low.

Question 5

Which group is most likely to say they've tried marijuana, per Gallup?

Accepted Answer

57% of Democrats. 57% of Democrats and 52% of independents say they've tried marijuana, compared with 39% of Republicans.

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