France vs South Africa: Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate
France
15.67 million
in 2030
South Africa
11.87 million
in 2030
France rank
13th
South Africa rank
16th
Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate over time
- France
- South Africa
How they compare
France currently reports 15.67 million against 11.87 million in South Africa, a difference of 3.80 million.
That makes France's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 16th of 166 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.40 million | 6.95 million | 8.45 million | France |
| 2010s | 15.52 million | 8.41 million | 7.11 million | France |
| 2020s | 15.63 million | 10.59 million | 5.04 million | France |
| 2030s | 15.67 million | 11.87 million | 3.80 million | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of current tobacco smokers, estimate, France or South Africa?
- France, at 15.67 million against 11.87 million in South Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current tobacco smokers, estimate between France and South Africa?
- 3.80 million, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do France and South Africa rank globally for number of current tobacco smokers, estimate?
- France ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 16th 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.