Germany Joins List of Nations Legalizing Recreational Cannabis

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Map of countries where recreational cannabis use is allowed as of April 2024.

Limited to Few Countries

Germany recently became the third European Union country to legalize cannabis for personal use, following Malta and Luxembourg. 

In total, only nine countries have legalized recreational cannabis use. 

In the U.S., recreational use is allowed in 24 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia. 

In Australia, cannabis can be used legally in the Australian Capital Territory, which includes the capital Canberra.