OECD members 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.
  • OECD members smoking rate for 2020 was 21.82%, a 0.42% decline from 2019.
  • OECD members smoking rate for 2019 was 22.24%, a 0.02% decline from 2018.
  • OECD members smoking rate for 2018 was 22.26%, a 1.84% decline from 2015.
  • OECD members smoking rate for 2015 was 24.09%, a 2.66% 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%
OECD members Smoking Rate - Historical Data
Year Smoking Rate (Ages 15+) Annual Change
2020 21.82% -0.42%
2019 22.24% -0.02%
2018 22.26% -1.84%
2015 24.09% -2.66%
2010 26.75% -2.94%
2005 29.69% -3.44%
2000 33.13% -3.44%