South Asia 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.
  • South Asia smoking rate for 2020 was 27.06%, a 0.82% decline from 2019.
  • South Asia smoking rate for 2019 was 27.89%, a 0% increase from 2018.
  • South Asia smoking rate for 2018 was 27.89%, a 3.86% decline from 2015.
  • South Asia smoking rate for 2015 was 31.74%, a 5.54% 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%
South Asia Smoking Rate - Historical Data
Year Smoking Rate (Ages 15+) Annual Change
2020 27.06% -0.82%
2019 27.89% 0.00%
2018 27.89% -3.86%
2015 31.74% -5.54%
2010 37.28% -6.97%
2005 44.24% -8.43%
2000 52.68% -8.43%