Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence in Norway
Norway: Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence was 9.2% in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence in Norway, 2000–2030
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2030, estimate of current tobacco use prevalence in Norway stood at 9.2%. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimate of current tobacco use prevalence in Norway peaked at 44.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 9.2%, in 2030.
Norway ranks 124th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44.8% | — |
| 2005 | 34.6% | -22.8% |
| 2007 | 31.2% | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 26.6% | -14.7% |
| 2015 | 20.6% | -22.6% |
| 2020 | 15.8% | -23.3% |
| 2022 | 14.2% | -10.1% |
| 2023 | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| 2025 | 12.0% | -5.5% |
| 2030 | 9.2% | -23.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 9.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.9%, 51% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Norway's 9.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22.1%, 42% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.9% | 31.2% | 44.8% | 3 |
| 2010s | 23.6% | 20.6% | 26.6% | 2 |
| 2020s | 13.6% | 12.0% | 15.8% | 5 |
| 2030s | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 121 Peru 9.8% compare
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- 125 United Kingdom 9.0% compare
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- 125 Australia 9.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimate of current tobacco use prevalence in Norway?
- Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence in Norway was 9.2% in 2030, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimate of current tobacco use prevalence recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 44.8% in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimate of current tobacco use prevalence recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.2% in 2030.
- How does Norway rank for estimate of current tobacco use prevalence?
- Norway ranks 124th out of 166 countries with data for 2030.
- Is estimate of current tobacco use prevalence rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimate of current tobacco use prevalence (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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