5 Countries with Most Antidepressant Users in the World

1. Canada 

Annual Sales Per Capita (2021): $31 

In Canada, 5.8% of the population takes antidepressants, surpassing the prevalence of major depressive episodes, making Canada stand first among the countries with most antidepressant users in the world. Antidepressant use has substantially increased since the early 1990s but has shown a slowdown or halt in growth since 2012. The Canadian antidepressant drugs market was valued at $1.31 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow with the development of novel drugs.

Mental health and addictions accounted for about 7.2% of total healthcare spending in 2019, with the majority directed towards mental health services and prescription medications. Public spending accounted for approximately 70% of total expenditures, with depression affecting millions annually and an estimated 1 in 5 Canadians experiencing mental illness each year. 

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