Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Israel

Israel: Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco was 21.2% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
21.2%
World rank
73rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
30.1%
in 2000
All-time low
21.2%
in 2024
Years of data
7
2000–2024

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

01020302000201220242000: 30.1 %2005: 27.8 %2010: 25.9 %2015: 24.1 %2020: 22.4 %2022: 20.4 %2024: 21.2 %

Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Israel recorded 21.2% for share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 12.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Israel peaked at 30.1% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 21.2%, in 2024.

Israel ranks 73rd of 170 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Israel, 2000 to 2024.
Year % Change
2000 30.1% —
2005 27.8% -7.6%
2010 25.9% -6.8%
2015 24.1% -6.9%
2020 22.4% -7.1%
2022 20.4% -8.9%
2024 21.2% +3.9%

Israel compared with similar countries

  • Israel's 21.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.0%, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Israel's 21.2% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.6%, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 29.0% 27.8% 30.1% 2
2010s 25.0% 24.1% 25.9% 2
2020s 21.3% 20.4% 22.4% 3

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 70 Finland 21.4% compare
  2. 70 Yemen 21.4% compare
  3. 70 Albania 21.4% compare
  4. 74 Kazakhstan 21.1% compare
  5. 74 Vietnam 21.1% compare
  6. 76 Slovenia 20.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Israel?
Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Israel was 21.2% 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 Israel?
The highest recorded value was 30.1% in 2000.
What is the lowest share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was 21.2% in 2024.
How does Israel rank for share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco?
Israel ranks 73rd out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco rising or falling in Israel?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Israel 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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