Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Argentina
Argentina: Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco was 23.5% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Argentina, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Argentina is 23.5%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Argentina peaked at 33.1% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 23.5%, in 2024.
That places Argentina 57th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Argentina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33.1% | — |
| 2005 | 30.8% | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 28.7% | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 26.7% | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 24.8% | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 23.8% | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 23.5% | -1.3% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 23.5% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21.1%, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 23.5% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.6%, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 27.7% | 26.7% | 28.7% | 2 |
| 2020s | 24.0% | 23.5% | 24.8% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More reference data data for Argentina
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Argentina?
- Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Argentina was 23.5% in 2024, according to World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 33.1% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.5% in 2024.
- How does Argentina rank for share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco?
- Argentina ranks 57th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older, by sex (%).