Prevalence of tobacco use sdgs in India
India: Prevalence of tobacco use sdgs was 22.6 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
22.6
World rank
63rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
55.7
in 2000
All-time low
22.6
in 2024
Years of data
7
2000–2024
Prevalence of tobacco use sdgs in India, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, prevalence of tobacco use sdgs in India stood at 22.6. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 28.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of tobacco use sdgs in India peaked at 55.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 22.6, in 2024.
That places India 63rd out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Prevalence of tobacco use sdgs in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 55.7 | — |
| 2005 | 46.7 | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 38.5 | -17.6% |
| 2015 | 31.6 | -17.9% |
| 2020 | 26.2 | -17.1% |
| 2022 | 24.3 | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 22.6 | -7.0% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 22.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.25, 1.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- India's 22.6 is below the median for South Asia, which is 24.05, 94% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.2 | 46.7 | 55.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 35.05 | 31.6 | 38.5 | 2 |
| 2020s | 24.37 | 22.6 | 26.2 | 3 |
Countries ranked near India
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of tobacco use sdgs in India?
- Prevalence of tobacco use sdgs in India was 22.6 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence of tobacco use sdgs recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 55.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest prevalence of tobacco use sdgs recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.6 in 2024.
- How does India rank for prevalence of tobacco use sdgs?
- India ranks 63rd out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of tobacco use sdgs rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Prevalence of tobacco use sdgs. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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