21/05/2026
3,708 tons.
That was the estimated level of illicit co***ne production worldwide in 2023—the highest on record.
But this figure doesn’t stand alone.
It is derived from the UNODC’s data collection cycle, a global collaborative process in which countries:
✔️ Report information on drugs and crime
✔️ Validate the data
✔️ Contribute to building internationally comparable analyses
Thanks to this process, it is possible to better understand how illicit markets are evolving.
🌍 For example:
Co***ne trafficking is no longer limited to traditional routes.
Today, it reaches Asia and is opening up markets in Africa, reflecting increasingly sophisticated transport and distribution networks.
And here’s a key point:
👉 No country can see the full picture on its own.
Seizures, routes, and connections occurring in other regions of the world may also be linked to your territory.
That’s why data collection not only contributes to global evidence:
it also allows countries to better understand their own context within an increasingly interconnected illicit market.
👉 We invite you to be part of this global effort
Join the:
Briefing on the UNODC 2026 Data Collection Cycle link
🗓️ June 9, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM (Vienna time) Include times for Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and Jamaica.
🗣️ In English
Join: https://bit.ly/4nHcTyg
In this session, you will learn:
* How the data collection cycle works
* The role of national authorities
* How this data is used to inform public policy
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wH01MX
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