All-India and State-wise estimated number of drug users in India
This dataset contains the state-wise estimated number of drug users in the country as per the survey conducted by National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS in 2019. This dataset contains data of users of Cannabis, Opiods, Sedatives, Cocaine, ATS, Inhalants, and Hallucinogens.
Note: For states for which the data is not given in absolute number, the maximum number is taken. Data is given for 10-17 years age bracket and 18-75 years age bracket.
All-India and State-wise estimated number of drug users in India
This dataset contains the state-wise estimated number of drug users in the country as per the survey conducted by National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS in 2019. This dataset contains data of users of Cannabis, Opiods, Sedatives, Cocaine, ATS, Inhalants, and Hallucinogens.
Note: For states for which the data is not given in absolute number, the maximum number is taken. Data is given for 10-17 years age bracket and 18-75 years age bracket.
The calendar year to which the reported data pertains.
state
String
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The Indian state or union territory for which the record is reported.
age_category
String
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The age group band to which the reported count applies, such as 10-17 years.
drug_type
String
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The category of narcotic drug or psychotropic substance the count refers to, such as cannabis, opioids, or sedatives.
value
Int64
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The absolute count reported for the given state, year, age group, and drug type.
unit
String
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The unit of measurement for the reported value, expressed in absolute numbers.
note
String
1
0
Supplementary remarks or footnotes associated with the data record.
Citation
Narcotics Control Bureau. (2026). All-India and State-wise estimated number of drug users in India [Data set]. Dataful. https://dataful.in/datasets/18987
