Germany's Cannabis Law: 5.3M Adults Consumed in 2024, Clubs Vary by State
An interim report on the evaluation of Germany's cannabis law was presented in Berlin on Monday, revealing that an estimated 5.3 million adults consumed cannabis in 2024. The report also shed light on the distribution of cannabis clubs across the country.
As of now, Lower Saxony leads with 68 approved cannabis clubs, followed by North Rhine-Westphalia with at least 48. Other states with notable numbers include Rhineland-Palatinate with 28 and Baden-Württemberg with 26. In the east, Bavaria has 8, Thuringia has 6, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has 4. Bremen has the least with just 2 clubs.
Thuringia has approved cannabis cultivation and distribution for six clubs, with two rejections and seven pending applications. However, comprehensive nationwide data on total applications and approvals remains unavailable. The report also noted that cannabis cultivation associations have not significantly displaced the black market, with clubs producing less than 0.1 percent of the required amount.
The interim report highlights the varying distribution of cannabis clubs across German states, with Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia having the most. Despite the legalization of cannabis cultivation, the black market remains prevalent, and clubs' production falls short of demand. Further evaluation and potential adjustments to the law are expected as the report's final results are awaited.
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