United States vs World: Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate
United States
33.35 million
in 2030
World
960.16 million
in 2030
United States rank
4th
World rank
1st
Number of current tobacco smokers, estimate over time
- United States
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 960.16 million against 33.35 million in United States, a difference of 926.81 million.
That makes World's figure about 28.8 times United States's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
United States ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 166 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United States | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 67.03 million | 1.07 billion | 1.01 billion | World |
| 2010s | 54.54 million | 1.05 billion | 993.02 million | World |
| 2020s | 41.31 million | 998.24 million | 956.93 million | World |
| 2030s | 33.35 million | 960.16 million | 926.81 million | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of current tobacco smokers, estimate, United States or World?
- World, at 960.16 million against 33.35 million in United States as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current tobacco smokers, estimate between United States and World?
- 926.81 million, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United States and World?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do United States and World rank globally for number of current tobacco smokers, estimate?
- United States ranks 4th and World ranks 1st 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.