China vs Europe (WHO region): Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate
China
281.17 million
in 2030
Europe (WHO region)
140.62 million
in 2030
China rank
1st
Europe (WHO region) rank
3rd
Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate over time
- China
- Europe (WHO region)
How they compare
China currently reports 281.17 million against 140.62 million in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 140.55 million.
That makes China's figure about 2.0 times Europe (WHO region)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Europe (WHO region) ranks 3rd of 166 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Europe (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 269.67 million | 198.34 million | 71.33 million | China |
| 2010s | 285.67 million | 177.78 million | 107.89 million | China |
| 2020s | 287.84 million | 154.90 million | 132.94 million | China |
| 2030s | 281.17 million | 140.62 million | 140.55 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of current cigarette smokers, estimate, China or Europe (WHO region)?
- China, at 281.17 million against 140.62 million in Europe (WHO region) as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current cigarette smokers, estimate between China and Europe (WHO region)?
- 140.55 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Europe (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do China and Europe (WHO region) rank globally for number of current cigarette smokers, estimate?
- China ranks 1st and Europe (WHO region) ranks 3rd of 166 countries.
- 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.