Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Philippines

Philippines: Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco was 19.9% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
19.9%
World rank
81st
of 170 countries
All-time high
35.7%
in 2000
All-time low
19.9%
in 2024
Years of data
7
2000–2024

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

0102030402000201220242000: 35.7 %2005: 31.5 %2010: 27.6 %2015: 24.6 %2020: 21.9 %2022: 20.4 %2024: 19.9 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Philippines stood at 19.9%. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 19.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Philippines peaked at 35.7% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 19.9%, in 2024.

That places Philippines 81st 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 Philippines, year by year

Annual values for Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Philippines, 2000 to 2024.
Year % Change
2000 35.7% —
2005 31.5% -11.8%
2010 27.6% -12.4%
2015 24.6% -10.9%
2020 21.9% -11.0%
2022 20.4% -6.8%
2024 19.9% -2.5%

Philippines compared with similar countries

  • Philippines's 19.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21.1%, 94% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
  • Philippines's 19.9% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 23.1%, 86% of the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33.6% 31.5% 35.7% 2
2010s 26.1% 24.6% 27.6% 2
2020s 20.7% 19.9% 21.9% 3

Countries ranked near Philippines

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  4. 82 Bhutan 19.6% compare
  5. 83 Kuwait 19.4% compare
  6. 84 Uruguay 19.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Philippines?
Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in Philippines was 19.9% 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 Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 35.7% in 2000.
What is the lowest share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 19.9% in 2024.
How does Philippines rank for share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco?
Philippines ranks 81st out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Philippines 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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