Figure GPS-5. Last 12 months prevalence of amphetamines use among young adults aged 15 to 34 and 15 to 24, measured by population surveys

Notes:

Data are from the most recent national surveys available in each country (see Table GPS-8 part (ii) for the 15 to 34 age group).

The start of the age range varies from 15 to 16 to 18 . Variations in age ranges may slightly influence disparities between countries.

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

Czech Republic: 2008; 15–34 yrs n=2079; 15–24 yrs n=827

Denmark: 2008; 16–34 yrs n=1744; 16–24 yrs n=879

Germany: 2006; 18–34 yrs n=3306; 18–24 yrs n=1868

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

Ireland: 2006/07; 15–34 yrs n=1989; 15–24 yrs n=n.a.

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

Spain: 2007/08; 15–34 yrs n=9843; 15–24 yrs n=3943

France: 2005; 15–34 yrs n=10855; 15–24 yrs n=4662

Italy: 2008; 15–34 yrs n=6398; 15–24 yrs n=3475

Cyprus: 2006; 15–34 yrs n=1753; 15–24 n=969

Latvia: 2007; 15–34 yrs n=2497; 15–24 yrs n =1855

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

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

Netherlands: 2005; 15–34 yrs n=n.a.; 15–24 yrs n=n.a.

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

Poland: 2006; 15–34 yrs n=2031; 15–24 yrs n=1135

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

Romania: 2007; 15-34 yrs n=2262; 15-24 yrs n=1060

Slovakia: 2006; 15–34 yrs n=556; 15–24 yrs n=287

Finland: 2006; 15–34 yrs n=1387; 15–24 yrs n=654

Sweden: 2008; 15–34 yrs n=16271; 15–24 yrs n=7787

UK (E&W): 2008/09; 16–34 yrs n=9683; 16–24 yrs n=5476

Norway: 2004; 15–34 yrs n=1238; 15–24 yrs n=645

Related links:

Statistical bulletin 2006: Figure GPS-5

Statistical bulletin 2007: Figure GPS-5

Statistical bulletin 2008: Figure GPS-5

Statistical bulletin 2009: Figure GPS-5

See also Table GPS-0

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

Sources:

Reitox national reports 2009, taken from population surveys, reports or scientific articles.