Moldova vs Spain: Share of adults who smoke

Moldova
28.3
in 2022
Spain
28.1
in 2022
Moldova rank
36th
Spain rank
37th

Share of adults who smoke over time

  • Moldova
  • Spain
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How they compare

Moldova currently reports 28.3 against 28.1 in Spain, a difference of 0.2.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Spain ahead.

Moldova ranks 36th and Spain ranks 37th of 166 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Moldova Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 24.2 33.4 9.2 Spain
2010s 26 30.75 4.75 Spain
2020s 28 28.3 0.3 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of adults who smoke, Moldova or Spain?
Moldova, at 28.3 against 28.1 in Spain as of 2022.
What is the difference in share of adults who smoke between Moldova and Spain?
0.2, with Moldova ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Moldova and Spain?
7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Moldova and Spain rank globally for share of adults who smoke?
Moldova ranks 36th and Spain ranks 37th of 166 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Share of adults who smoke. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Share of adults who smoke
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
167 places, 1,169 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed