Africa (WHO region) vs Russian Federation: Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate
Africa (WHO region)
49.09 million
in 2030
Russian Federation
24.49 million
in 2030
Africa (WHO region) rank
7th
Russian Federation rank
4th
Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Russian Federation
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 49.09 million against 24.49 million in Russian Federation, a difference of 24.60 million.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 2.0 times Russian Federation's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Russian Federation ahead.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 7th and Russian Federation ranks 4th 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) | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.20 million | 37.25 million | 1.95 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 41.29 million | 32.81 million | 8.48 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 45.25 million | 27.61 million | 17.64 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2030s | 49.09 million | 24.49 million | 24.60 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 Russian Federation?
- Africa (WHO region), at 49.09 million against 24.49 million in Russian Federation as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current cigarette smokers, estimate between Africa (WHO region) and Russian Federation?
- 24.60 million, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Russian Federation?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Russian Federation rank globally for number of current cigarette smokers, estimate?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 7th and Russian Federation ranks 4th 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.