National Drug Control Strategy: 2002

DRUG AVAILABILITY

Table 43. Amount of Cannabis Cultivated and Eradicated by Foreign Countries, Calendar Years 1990–2000 (Hectares)

Year	Cultivated			Eradicated
Year	Mexico	Jamaica	Colombia	Mexico¹	Jamaica	Colombia
1990	—	2,250	2,000	6,750	1,030	500
1991	—	1,783	2,000	10,795	833	0
1992	28,520	1,200	2,049	16,872	811	49
1993	21,190	1,200	5,050	16,645	456	50
1994	19,045	1,000	5,000	14,227	692	14
1995	18,650	1,000	5,000	21,573	695	20
1996	18,700	1,000	5,000	22,961	473	—
1997	15,300	1,060	5,000	23,576	743	—
1998	14,100	—	5,000	23,928	705	—
1999	23,100	—	5,000	33,583	894	—
2000	16,900	—	5,000	33,000	517	—

— Data not available.

¹The eradication figures shown for 1992–2000 are derived from data supplied by Mexican authorities to INCSR. The effective eradication figure is an estimate of the actual amount of crop destroyed—factoring in replanting, repeated spraying of one area, and other factors.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (1988–2001). Data for 1992–2000 are from the March 2001 report.

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Last Updated: July 9, 2002