Global Legal Marijuana Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The legal marijuana industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 102,245.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 25.4% is expected of the worldwide legal marijuana industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$20,976.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$102,245.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
25.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global legal marijuana market highlights

  • The global legal marijuana market generated a revenue of USD 20,976.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 102,245.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 25.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, medical use accounted for a revenue of USD 16,598.1 million in 2023.
  • Adult Use is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 20,976.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 102,245.4 million
Growth rate25.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMedical use
Fastest growing segmentAdult Use
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMedical Use, Adult Use

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 76.0% of the global legal marijuana market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 35,719.2 million by 2030.

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Medical use was the largest segment with a revenue share of 79.13% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global legal marijuana market based on medical use, adult use covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Legal Marijuana Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Medical Use
      • Cancer
      • Chronic Pain
      • Depression and Anxiety
      • Arthritis
      • Diabetes
      • Glaucoma
      • Migraines
      • Epilepsy
      • Multiple Sclerosis
      • AIDS
      • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
      • Alzheimers's
      • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
      • Parkinson's
      • Tourettes
      • Others
    • Adult Use
  • Global Legal Marijuana Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Flower
    • Oil and Tinctures

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