The global legal cannabis market is projected to reach US$97.35 billion by the end of 2026. More than 50 countries worldwide now permit access to regulated medical marijuana, and several nations–like South Africa and Mexico–have even legalised cultivation for personal use. While much of this development has been concentrated in Europe and the US, several nations in Asia-Pacific have also recently shifted towards greater tolerance. We've identified the 5 nations in the region that offer the greatest access to legal marijuana.

Australia ranks as APAC's most marijuana-accessible nation both because of its booming medical cannabis market and its legalisation, in part, of recreational use in some jurisdictions. No other nation