Saudi Arabia vs Zambia: Share of adults who smoke
Saudi Arabia
14.7
in 2022
Zambia
14.6
in 2022
Saudi Arabia rank
104th
Zambia rank
106th
Share of adults who smoke over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Zambia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 14.7 against 14.6 in Zambia, a difference of 0.1.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zambia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 104th and Zambia ranks 106th of 166 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.47 | 18.63 | 4.17 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 14.55 | 16.45 | 1.9 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 14.65 | 14.75 | 0.1 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults who smoke, Saudi Arabia or Zambia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 14.7 against 14.6 in Zambia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in share of adults who smoke between Saudi Arabia and Zambia?
- 0.1, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Zambia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Zambia rank globally for share of adults who smoke?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 104th and Zambia ranks 106th 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.