Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Estonia

Estonia: Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco was 26.1% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
26.1%
World rank
43rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
47.8%
in 2000
All-time low
26.1%
in 2024
Years of data
7
2000–2024

Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Estonia, 2000–2024

010203040502000201220242000: 47.8 %2005: 42 %2010: 37.1 %2015: 32.6 %2020: 28.9 %2022: 28.3 %2024: 26.1 %

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 Estonia is 26.1%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 19.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Estonia peaked at 47.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 26.1%, in 2024.

That places Estonia 43rd out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Estonia, year by year

Annual values for Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Estonia, 2000 to 2024.
Year % Change
2000 47.8% —
2005 42.0% -12.1%
2010 37.1% -11.7%
2015 32.6% -12.1%
2020 28.9% -11.3%
2022 28.3% -2.1%
2024 26.1% -7.8%

Estonia compared with similar countries

  • Estonia's 26.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.0%, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Estonia's 26.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.1%, 100% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 44.9% 42.0% 47.8% 2
2010s 34.9% 32.6% 37.1% 2
2020s 27.8% 26.1% 28.9% 3

Countries ranked near Estonia

  1. 40 Russia 27.0% compare
  2. 41 Chile 26.7% compare
  3. 42 Armenia 26.2% compare
  4. 44 Fiji 25.8% compare
  5. 45 Madagascar 25.6% compare
  6. 46 Maldives 25.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Estonia?
Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Estonia was 26.1% 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 Estonia?
The highest recorded value was 47.8% in 2000.
What is the lowest share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco recorded in Estonia?
The lowest recorded value was 26.1% in 2024.
How does Estonia rank for share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco?
Estonia ranks 43rd out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco rising or falling in Estonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Estonia 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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Indicator
Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
170 places, 1,020 data points, 2000–2024
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