From 1965 to 2022, the prevalence of cigarette smoking in the U.S. has decreased from about ** percent to ** percent. Cigarette smoking is a known risk factor for many types of cancers, including lung cancer, bladder cancer and pancreatic cancer. Globally, tobacco use is one of the greatest risk factors for preventable diseases. There are several resources in the United States to help individuals quit smoking, including websites, hotlines, medications and text message programs. Smoking prevalence globally Globally, smoking prevalence has also decreased, and is projected to continue to decline through 2025. North America comprises a small percentage of the world’s cigarette smokers. The highest prevalence of tobacco smoking can be found in Europe, followed by the Western Pacific. In the past few decades, there have been stronger efforts made to reduce cigarette consumption in many parts of the world. Cigarettes are taxed separately in many countries and are often required to add health warnings to cigarette packaging for consumers. Smoking cessation measures Smoking prevention measures cover a broad range of targeted cigarette reduction. Common tobacco control policies include warning labels, advertising bans, and smoke-free environments. As of 2022, around ** percent of the world population lived in a place where there were warning labels on tobacco products.

The smoking prevalence in the United States was forecast to continuously decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total *** percentage points. After the ****** consecutive decreasing year, the smoking prevalence is estimated to reach ***** percent and therefore a new minimum in 2029. Shown is the estimated share of the adult population (15 years or older) in a given region or country, that smoke on a daily basis. According to the WHO and World bank, smoking refers to the use of cigarettes, pipes or other types of tobacco.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to *** countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the smoking prevalence in countries like Canada and Mexico.

As of 2023, the U.S. states with the highest smoking rates included West Virginia, Tennessee, and Louisiana. In West Virginia, around 20 percent of all adults smoked as of this time. The number of smokers in the United States has decreased over the past decades. Who smokes? The smoking rates for both men and women have decreased for many years, but men continue to smoke at higher rates than women. As of 2021, around 13 percent of men were smokers compared to 10 percent of women. Concerning race and ethnicity, smoking is least prevalent among Asians with just five percent of this population smoking compared to 13 percent of non-Hispanic whites. Health impacts of smoking The negative health impacts of smoking are vast. Smoking increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and many different types of cancers. For example, smoking is estimated to be attributable to 81 percent of all deaths from lung cancer among adults 30 years and older in the United States. Smoking is currently the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

As of 2022, around **** million adults in the United States were current cigarette smokers. Although this figure is still high, it is significantly lower compared to previous years. For example, in 2011, there were almost ** million smokers in the United States. Smoking demographics in the U.S. Although smoking in the U.S. has decreased greatly over the past few decades, it is still more common among certain demographics than others. For example, men are more likely to be current cigarette smokers than women, with ** percent of men smoking in 2021, compared to ** percent of women. Furthermore, non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic Blacks smoke at higher rates than Hispanics and non-Hispanic Asians, with almost ** percent of non-Hispanic whites smoking in 2022, compared to just under **** percent of non-Hispanic Asians. Certain regions and states also have a higher prevalence of smoking than others, with around ** percent of adults in West Virginia considered current smokers, compared to just *** percent in Utah. The health impacts of smoking The decrease in smoking rates in the United States over the past decades is due to many factors, including policies and regulations limiting cigarette advertising, promotion, and sales, price increases for cigarettes, and widespread awareness among the public of the dangers of smoking. According to the CDC, those who smoke are *** to **** times more likely to develop coronary heart disease and stroke and around ** times more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmokers. In fact, it is estimated that around ** percent of lung cancer deaths in the United States can be attributed to cigarette smoking, as well as ** percent of larynx cancer deaths. Cigarette smokers are also much more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with around ** percent of current smokers in the U.S. living with COPD in 2021, compared to just ***** percent of those who had never smoked.

United States US: Smoking Prevalence: Males: % of Adults data was reported at 24.600 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.100 % for 2015. United States US: Smoking Prevalence: Males: % of Adults data is updated yearly, averaging 26.800 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.500 % in 2000 and a record low of 24.600 % in 2016. United States US: Smoking Prevalence: Males: % of Adults data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of smoking, male is the percentage of men 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 Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted average;

United States US: Smoking Prevalence: Total: % of Adults: Aged 15+ data was reported at 21.800 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.300 % for 2015. United States US: Smoking Prevalence: Total: % of Adults: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 23.900 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.400 % in 2000 and a record low of 21.800 % in 2016. United States US: Smoking Prevalence: Total: % of Adults: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. 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 Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted average;

Historical dataset showing North America smoking rate by year from 2000 to 2022.

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Historical dataset showing American Samoa smoking rate by year from N/A to N/A.

In 2022, the prevalence of smoking among white U.S. adults was 12.7 percent. This statistic represents the prevalence of smoking in the United States as of 2022, by race and ethnicity.

Historical dataset showing Latin America & Caribbean smoking rate by year from 2000 to 2022.

This statistic shows the results of a survey on smoking habits, conducted in the United States from 2005 to 2015. The survey was conducted in July of each year, except for 2009, when it was conducted in June. In 2013, 80 percent of respondents in the United States said they had not smoked any cigarettes in the past week, while 19 percent stated they had.

Smoking in the United States

The percentage of smokers has decreased from 25 percent in 2005 to 19 percent in 2015, with total cigarette consumption also decreasing, reaching peak consumption back in 1980. This goes along with the fact that 80 percent of Americans believe that smoking is actually very harmful to the people who smoke. Yet, the number of adult smokers who still currently smoke is still close to 40 million in the United States. Of the people that still smoke, 72 percent consider themselves to be addicted whereas only 27 percent believe otherwise.

Even though the number of smokers seems high, the United States is near the bottom of a list of countries showing the share of the population who smoke on a daily basis compared to other countries around the world. Greece and Indonesia are at the top, closely followed by Latvia.

The general understanding that smoking is bad for your health has generated another way of smoking in the United States which is particularly popular amongst young adults – e-smoking. E-cigarettes run on batteries and have a cartridge that contains nicotine in a solution, which when smoked, heats the liquid, causing it to evaporate. In the past few years, e-cigarette use tripled in schools, surpassing regular cigarettes. When adults were questioned as to their motivations to try e-smoking, 47 percent responded that it was because of family and friends, while 39 percent said that it was the ability to be able to smoke inside.

Number and percentage of persons being current smokers, by age group and sex.

Graph and download economic data for Expenditures: Tobacco Products and Smoking Supplies by Deciles of Income Before Taxes: Lowest 10 Percent (1st to 10th Percentile) (CXUTOBACCOLB1502M) from 2014 to 2023 about tobacco, supplies, percentile, tax, expenditures, income, and USA.

The source of the information is the "National Health Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 'National Smoking Behavior Survey,' which uses telephone interviews to collect people's smoking-related information. For more information, please refer to the "Tobacco Hazards Prevention Information Network" of the National Health Administration (http://tobacco.hpa.gov.tw/).The definition of "secondhand smoke in indoor public places" is the percentage of people who have been exposed to secondhand smoke in indoor public places in the past week. The calculation formula Number of respondents aged 18 and over answering "there were others smoking in indoor public places in the past week" / Number of valid complete samples of those aged 18 and over * 100%.

Perceived numbers of nonsmokers and smokers who will get lung cancer: SRBI, Harris Interactive, and FFRISP Surveys.

Data taken from the Health and Wellbeing Survey in 2014 showing people in Plymouth who smoke. It shows the number of people in each Plymouth ward that have answered the Health and Wellbeing Survey. People who say they smoke and the numbers reported in what ward including the total people in the ward. Also includes the area ward code in geo data and percentage that represents each in the ward.

The North America NRT Smoking Cessation Aids market report offers a thorough competitive analysis, mapping key players’ strategies, market share, and business models. It provides insights into competitor dynamics, helping companies align their strategies with the current market landscape and future trends.

The global cigarette market, valued at $107.31 billion in 2025, is projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6% from 2025 to 2033. This relatively modest growth reflects a confluence of factors. While increasing populations in developing nations and persistent smoking habits in some regions contribute to market size, stringent regulations aimed at reducing tobacco consumption, rising health consciousness, and the increasing popularity of alternative nicotine products like e-cigarettes and vaping devices are significant restraining forces. The market segmentation reveals a nuanced picture: the male smoker segment historically dominated, but we are witnessing a slow but steady increase in the female smoker segment, though it remains smaller. Within product types, the low-tar segment is experiencing comparatively higher growth driven by health concerns, though the high-tar segment retains a considerable market share due to established consumer preferences. Key players like China Tobacco, Altria Group, and British American Tobacco are strategically navigating these challenges through product diversification, marketing campaigns focused on specific demographics, and exploring opportunities in emerging markets. The geographic distribution shows regional variations; North America and Europe, while mature markets, still represent significant revenue streams. However, the Asia-Pacific region, particularly China and India, presents substantial growth potential despite regulatory pressures. The competition within the industry remains intense, with companies engaging in price wars and marketing strategies to gain market share. The forecast period (2025-2033) anticipates a continued, albeit gradual, expansion of the cigarette market, primarily fueled by growth in developing economies. However, sustained success will depend on companies' abilities to adapt to evolving consumer preferences, navigate stringent regulatory landscapes, and effectively manage the transition towards alternative nicotine products. This requires a strategic blend of innovation, responsible marketing, and a focus on emerging markets with less restrictive regulations, while simultaneously addressing public health concerns and societal pressures to reduce smoking rates in established markets. The overall outlook indicates a market that will continue to exist but with a slower growth trajectory than previously observed, emphasizing the importance of long-term strategic planning for all players.

BackgroundSmoking tobacco reduces lung function. African Americans have both lower lung function and decreased metabolism of tobacco smoke compared to European Americans. African ancestry is also associated with lower pulmonary function in African Americans. We aimed to determine whether African ancestry modifies the association between smoking and lung function and its rate of decline in African Americans. Methodology/Principal FindingsWe evaluated a prospective ongoing cohort of 1,281 African Americans participating in the Health, Aging, and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study initiated in 1997. We also examined an ongoing prospective cohort initiated in 1985 of 1,223 African Americans in the Coronary Artery Disease in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study. Pulmonary function and tobacco smoking exposure were measured at baseline and repeatedly over the follow-up period. Individual genetic ancestry proportions were estimated using ancestry informative markers selected to distinguish European and West African ancestry. African Americans with a high proportion of African ancestry had lower baseline forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) per pack-year of smoking (−5.7 ml FEV1/ smoking pack-year) compared with smokers with lower African ancestry (−4.6 ml in FEV1/ smoking pack-year) (interaction P value  = 0.17). Longitudinal analyses revealed a suggestive interaction between smoking, and African ancestry on the rate of FEV1 decline in Health ABC and independently replicated in CARDIA. Conclusions/SignificanceAfrican American individuals with a high proportion of African ancestry are at greater risk for losing lung function while smoking.