Smoking
SDG Target 3.A
Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries.
Global Progress and Projections for Smoking
Age-standardized smoking prevalence among people ages 15 and older
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Projections suggest that global smoking prevalence could continue to decline from 19.1% (2021) to 17.1% in 2030. Many governments are seeing the health and livelihood impact that comes with strong tobacco control policy and are advancing protections in line with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. In Africa, there has been notable progress, such as Botswana adopting the comprehensive 2021 Tobacco Control Bill. According to the 2021 WHO Tobacco Trends report, 25 African countries are on track to meet or exceed a 30% reduction in tobacco use prevalence from 2010 through 2025.
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Global Progress and Projections for Smoking
SDG Target 3.A
Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries.
Age-standardized smoking prevalence among people ages 15 and older
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Historical average
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Source: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2022 Goalkeepers Report. https://gates.ly/Gk22Smoking
For more information on data sources: https://gates.ly/GK22DataSources
Historical Progress for Smoking
Age-standardized smoking prevalence among people ages 15 and older
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