Tobacco consumption in Poland
Poland: Tobacco consumption was 15.2 Cigarettes per smoker per day in 2019. ▼ Falling
Tobacco consumption in Poland, 1996–2019
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Cigarettes per smoker per day.
Analysis
In 2019, tobacco consumption in Poland stood at 15.2 Cigarettes per smoker per day. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco consumption in Poland peaked at 17.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day in 1996 and was at its lowest, 15.2 Cigarettes per smoker per day, in 2019.
Tobacco consumption in Poland, year by year
| Year | Cigarettes per smoker per day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 17.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day | — |
| 2001 | 17 Cigarettes per smoker per day | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 16.7 Cigarettes per smoker per day | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 16.6 Cigarettes per smoker per day | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 15.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 15.2 Cigarettes per smoker per day | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day | 17.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day | 17.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.77 Cigarettes per smoker per day | 16.6 Cigarettes per smoker per day | 17 Cigarettes per smoker per day | 3 |
| 2010s | 15.35 Cigarettes per smoker per day | 15.2 Cigarettes per smoker per day | 15.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day | 2 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 1 Israel 16.3 Cigarettes per smoker per day compare
- 1 Türkiye 18.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day compare
- 2 Chile 15.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day compare
- 2 Germany 15.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day compare
- 3 Latvia 11.2 Cigarettes per smoker per day compare
- 4 Denmark 15.1 Cigarettes per smoker per day compare
- 4 Estonia 11 Cigarettes per smoker per day compare
- 5 Japan 14.4 Cigarettes per smoker per day compare
- 5 Netherlands 8.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day compare
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- Cooling and heating degree days by NUTS 3 region - annual data 3,098 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco consumption in Poland?
- Tobacco consumption in Poland was 15.2 Cigarettes per smoker per day in 2019, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest tobacco consumption recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5 Cigarettes per smoker per day in 1996.
- What is the lowest tobacco consumption recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.2 Cigarettes per smoker per day in 2019.
- How does Poland rank for tobacco consumption?
- Poland ranks 2nd out of 5 countries with data for 2019.
- Is tobacco consumption rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Tobacco consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unhealthy lifestyles and poor environments cause millions of people to die prematurely. Smoking, harmful alcohol use, physical inactivity and obesity are the root cause of many chronic conditions. This dataset presents the latest data for tobacco consumption (including daily smokers by age and sex). Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.