Europe (WHO region) vs Türkiye: Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate

Europe (WHO region)
156.74 million
in 2030
Türkiye
21.71 million
in 2030
Europe (WHO region) rank
4th
Türkiye rank
7th

Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate over time

  • Europe (WHO region)
  • Türkiye
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How they compare

Europe (WHO region) currently reports 156.74 million against 21.71 million in Türkiye, a difference of 135.03 million.

That makes Europe (WHO region)'s figure about 7.2 times Türkiye's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Europe (WHO region) has been ahead every year.

Europe (WHO region) ranks 4th and Türkiye ranks 7th of 13 groups.

Europe (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe (WHO region) Türkiye Difference Ahead
2000s 217.74 million 16.00 million 201.75 million Europe (WHO region)
2010s 196.48 million 18.41 million 178.06 million Europe (WHO region)
2020s 172.28 million 20.96 million 151.32 million Europe (WHO region)
2030s 156.74 million 21.71 million 135.03 million Europe (WHO region)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of current tobacco smokers, estimate, Europe (WHO region) or Türkiye?
Europe (WHO region), at 156.74 million against 21.71 million in Türkiye as of 2030.
What is the difference in number of current tobacco smokers, estimate between Europe (WHO region) and Türkiye?
135.03 million, with Europe (WHO region) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (WHO region) and Türkiye?
11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
How do Europe (WHO region) and Türkiye rank globally for number of current tobacco smokers, estimate?
Europe (WHO region) ranks 4th and Türkiye ranks 7th 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.

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Indicator
Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
180 places, 1,980 data points, 2000–2030
Last refreshed