Lao PDR 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.
- Lao PDR smoking rate for 2020 was 31.80%, a 0.7% decline from 2019.
- Lao PDR smoking rate for 2019 was 32.50%, a 0% increase from 2018.
- Lao PDR smoking rate for 2018 was 32.50%, a 3.3% decline from 2015.
- Lao PDR smoking rate for 2015 was 35.80%, a 4.7% decline from 2010.
| Similar Country Ranking | |
|---|---|
| Country Name | Smoking Rate (Ages 15+) |
| Myanmar | 44.10% |
| Kiribati | 40.60% |
| Papua New Guinea | 39.30% |
| Timor-Leste | 39.20% |
| Indonesia | 37.60% |
| Solomon Islands | 36.50% |
| Bangladesh | 34.70% |
| Lao PDR | 31.80% |
| Georgia | 31.70% |
| Mongolia | 29.40% |
| Moldova | 29.00% |
| India | 27.20% |
| Ukraine | 25.80% |
| Kyrgyz Republic | 25.40% |
| Vietnam | 24.80% |
| Tunisia | 24.60% |
| Lesotho | 24.30% |
| Egypt | 24.30% |
| Philippines | 22.90% |
| Sri Lanka | 22.00% |
| Cambodia | 21.10% |
| Pakistan | 20.20% |
| Vanuatu | 17.80% |
| Uzbekistan | 17.60% |
| Morocco | 14.50% |
| Republic of Congo | 14.50% |
| Zambia | 14.40% |
| Bolivia | 12.70% |
| Cabo Verde | 11.40% |
| Kenya | 11.10% |
| Mauritania | 10.70% |
| Eswatini | 9.20% |
| El Salvador | 7.90% |
| Cameroon | 7.30% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 5.70% |
| Nigeria | 3.70% |
| Ghana | 3.50% |
| Lao PDR Smoking Rate - Historical Data | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Smoking Rate (Ages 15+) | Annual Change |
| 2020 | 31.80% | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 32.50% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 32.50% | -3.30% |
| 2015 | 35.80% | -4.70% |
| 2010 | 40.50% | -5.70% |
| 2005 | 46.20% | -6.30% |
| 2000 | 52.50% | -6.30% |