Africa (WHO region) vs Egypt: Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate
Africa (WHO region)
49.09 million
in 2030
Egypt
18.91 million
in 2030
Africa (WHO region) rank
7th
Egypt rank
7th
Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Egypt
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 49.09 million against 18.91 million in Egypt, a difference of 30.17 million.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 2.6 times Egypt's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 7th and Egypt ranks 7th of 7 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Egypt | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.20 million | 7.49 million | 31.71 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 41.29 million | 10.28 million | 31.02 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 45.25 million | 14.82 million | 30.42 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2030s | 49.09 million | 18.91 million | 30.17 million | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of current cigarette smokers, estimate, Africa (WHO region) or Egypt?
- Africa (WHO region), at 49.09 million against 18.91 million in Egypt as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current cigarette smokers, estimate between Africa (WHO region) and Egypt?
- 30.17 million, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Egypt?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Egypt rank globally for number of current cigarette smokers, estimate?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 7th and Egypt ranks 7th of 7 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.