North America 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.
- North America smoking rate for 2020 was 21.94%, a 0.42% decline from 2019.
- North America smoking rate for 2019 was 22.36%, a 0.01% decline from 2018.
- North America smoking rate for 2018 was 22.37%, a 1.95% decline from 2015.
- North America smoking rate for 2015 was 24.32%, a 2.79% decline from 2010.
North America Smoking Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Smoking Rate (Ages 15+) |
Annual Change |
2020 |
21.94% |
-0.42% |
2019 |
22.36% |
-0.01% |
2018 |
22.37% |
-1.95% |
2015 |
24.32% |
-2.79% |
2010 |
27.11% |
-2.75% |
2005 |
29.86% |
-3.40% |
2000 |
33.26% |
-3.40% |