China vs Europe (WHO region): Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate
China
282.14 million
in 2030
Europe (WHO region)
156.74 million
in 2030
China rank
1st
Europe (WHO region) rank
4th
Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate over time
- China
- Europe (WHO region)
How they compare
China currently reports 282.14 million against 156.74 million in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 125.40 million.
That makes China's figure about 1.8 times Europe (WHO region)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Europe (WHO region) ranks 4th of 166 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Europe (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 271.07 million | 217.74 million | 53.33 million | China |
| 2010s | 286.92 million | 196.48 million | 90.45 million | China |
| 2020s | 288.96 million | 172.28 million | 116.68 million | China |
| 2030s | 282.14 million | 156.74 million | 125.40 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of current tobacco smokers, estimate, China or Europe (WHO region)?
- China, at 282.14 million against 156.74 million in Europe (WHO region) as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current tobacco smokers, estimate between China and Europe (WHO region)?
- 125.40 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Europe (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do China and Europe (WHO region) rank globally for number of current tobacco smokers, estimate?
- China ranks 1st and Europe (WHO region) ranks 4th of 166 countries.
- 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.