Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in India
India: Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products was 2.09 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.09
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
99th
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.3
in 2018
All-time low
0
in 2008
Years of data
9
2008–2024
Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in India, 2008–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in India stood at 2.09.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 9.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in India peaked at 2.3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2008.
India ranks 99th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 2.3 | — |
| 2020 | 2.12 | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.09 | -1.4% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 2.09 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.96, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.46 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.11 | 2.09 | 2.12 | 3 |
Countries ranked near India
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in India?
- Tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in India was 2.09 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 2.3 in 2018.
- What is the lowest tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2008.
- How does India rank for tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products?
- India ranks 99th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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