Global Tobacco Trends, 1980 to 2012

Despite declines in smoking rates, number of smokers and cigarettes rises

Globally, smoking prevalence — the percentage of the population that smokes every day — has decreased, but the number of cigarette smokers worldwide has increased due to population growth, acco...

Smoking prevalence and cigarette consumption in 187 countries, 1980-2012

Tobacco is a leading global disease risk factor. Understanding national trends in prevalence and consumption is critical for prioritizing action and evaluating tobacco control progress.

Tutorial: Tobacco use worldwide

Explore trends in tobacco use worldwide and by country for the years 1980 to 2012 with our interactive data visualization tool. Use the settings below the graphics to focus on a demographic categor...