Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) (age-standardized) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) (age-standardized) was 9.8% in 2030. ▼ Falling
Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) in United Kingdom, 2000–2030
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) in United Kingdom is 9.8%, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) in United Kingdom peaked at 38.2% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 9.8%, in 2030.
United Kingdom ranks 122nd of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) (age-standardized) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38.2% | — |
| 2005 | 30.3% | -20.7% |
| 2007 | 27.7% | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 24.2% | -12.6% |
| 2015 | 19.2% | -20.7% |
| 2020 | 15.3% | -20.3% |
| 2022 | 14.0% | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 12.8% | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 12.3% | -3.9% |
| 2030 | 9.8% | -20.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 9.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 19.2%, 51% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 9.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.1%, 41% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.1% | 27.7% | 38.2% | 3 |
| 2010s | 21.7% | 19.2% | 24.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 13.6% | 12.3% | 15.3% | 5 |
| 2030s | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) in United Kingdom?
- Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) in United Kingdom was 9.8% in 2030, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 38.2% in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.8% in 2030.
- How does United Kingdom rank for estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%)?
- United Kingdom ranks 122nd out of 167 countries with data for 2030.
- Is estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%) (age-standardized). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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