The table shows a clear and consistent decline in the number of medical marijuana patients in New Jersey from 2021 through 2024. Starting with over 100 thousand patients in January 2021, the numbers increased slightly throughout that year, peaking in December at 122 thousand patients. However, a downward trend is noticeable from the beginning of 2022, with patient counts gradually decreasing each year. By April 2024, the patient count has dropped to 80 thousand, reflecting a significant reduction over three years.
Month | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
January | 88,670 | 112,850 | 123,402 | 101,229 |
February | 85,672 | 111,577 | 125,325 | 103,433 |
March | 83,315 | 110,232 | 126,454 | 105,268 |
April | 80,042 | 108,760 | 128,548 | 107,144 |
May | No data | 107,223 | 129,369 | 109,432 |
June | No data | 105,060 | 129,001 | 111,447 |
July | No data | 102,908 | 127,700 | 113,921 |
August | No data | 100,841 | 125,689 | 115,878 |
September | No data | 98,066 | 122,792 | 117,957 |
October | No data | 96,065 | 119,759 | 119,487 |
November | No data | 93,924 | 116,464 | 120,754 |
December | No data | 91,370 | 114,353 | 122,337 |
Source: New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission