World 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.
  • World smoking rate for 2020 was 22.98%, a 0.42% decline from 2019.
  • World smoking rate for 2019 was 23.40%, a 0.03% decline from 2018.
  • World smoking rate for 2018 was 23.43%, a 1.8% decline from 2015.
  • World smoking rate for 2015 was 25.22%, a 2.54% decline from 2010.
Data Source: World Bank

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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%
World Smoking Rate - Historical Data
Year Smoking Rate (Ages 15+) Annual Change
2020 22.98% -0.42%
2019 23.40% -0.03%
2018 23.43% -1.80%
2015 25.22% -2.54%
2010 27.77% -2.98%
2005 30.75% -3.40%
2000 34.15% -3.40%