Africa (WHO region) vs Mexico: Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate
Africa (WHO region)
59.33 million
in 2030
Mexico
15.18 million
in 2030
Africa (WHO region) rank
12th
Mexico rank
14th
Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Mexico
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 59.33 million against 15.18 million in Mexico, a difference of 44.16 million.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 3.9 times Mexico's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 12th and Mexico ranks 14th of 13 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.57 million | 13.92 million | 33.65 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 50.24 million | 14.85 million | 35.40 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 54.86 million | 15.16 million | 39.71 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2030s | 59.33 million | 15.18 million | 44.16 million | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of current tobacco smokers, estimate, Africa (WHO region) or Mexico?
- Africa (WHO region), at 59.33 million against 15.18 million in Mexico as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current tobacco smokers, estimate between Africa (WHO region) and Mexico?
- 44.16 million, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Mexico?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Mexico rank globally for number of current tobacco smokers, estimate?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 12th and Mexico ranks 14th of 13 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.