East Asia & Pacific Smoking Rate 2000-2024

Prevalence of smoking is the percentage of men and women ages 15 and over who currently smoke any tobacco product on a daily or non-daily basis. It excludes smokeless tobacco use. The rates are age-standardized.
  • East Asia & Pacific smoking rate for 2020 was 26.32%, a 0.14% decline from 2019.
  • East Asia & Pacific smoking rate for 2019 was 26.45%, a 0.01% increase from 2018.
  • East Asia & Pacific smoking rate for 2018 was 26.45%, a 0.58% decline from 2015.
  • East Asia & Pacific smoking rate for 2015 was 27.03%, a 0.84% decline from 2010.
Data Source: World Bank

MLA Citation:
Similar Country Ranking
Country Name Smoking Rate (Ages 15+)
South Asia 27.06%
European Union 26.43%
East Asia & Pacific 26.32%
Euro Area 26.29%
World 22.98%
North America 21.94%
OECD members 21.82%
Latin America & Caribbean 13.45%
Sub-Saharan Africa 9.58%
East Asia & Pacific Smoking Rate - Historical Data
Year Smoking Rate (Ages 15+) Annual Change
2020 26.32% -0.14%
2019 26.45% 0.01%
2018 26.45% -0.58%
2015 27.03% -0.84%
2010 27.87% -1.01%
2005 28.88% -0.96%
2000 29.84% -0.96%