Number of drug-related crimes in Sweden from 2011 to 2021

The number of drug-related crimes in Sweden was relatively stable from 2011 to 2016. It then increased steadily until 2020, peaking at 124,000, before falling to 118,000 in 2021. Most reported drug-related crimes were related to private usage and possession of drugs.

The most commonly used drug in Sweden is cannabis. In a survey conducted in 2019 on cannabis use, 11 percent of men and seven percent of women in the age group from16 to 29 years stated that they had used cannabis within the last twelve months.

The abuse of drugs can cause overdoses and, ultimately, drug-related deaths. The number of drug-related deaths in Sweden has decreased since 2017. Most cases of drug-related deaths were due to overdoses from opioid use.