China vs Russian Federation: Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate
China
281.17 million
in 2030
Russian Federation
24.49 million
in 2030
China rank
1st
Russian Federation rank
4th
Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate over time
- China
- Russian Federation
How they compare
China currently reports 281.17 million against 24.49 million in Russian Federation, a difference of 256.68 million.
That makes China's figure about 11.5 times Russian Federation's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Russian Federation ranks 4th of 166 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 269.67 million | 37.25 million | 232.42 million | China |
| 2010s | 285.67 million | 32.81 million | 252.85 million | China |
| 2020s | 287.84 million | 27.61 million | 260.23 million | China |
| 2030s | 281.17 million | 24.49 million | 256.68 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 Russian Federation?
- China, at 281.17 million against 24.49 million in Russian Federation as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current cigarette smokers, estimate between China and Russian Federation?
- 256.68 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Russian Federation?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do China and Russian Federation rank globally for number of current cigarette smokers, estimate?
- China ranks 1st and Russian Federation ranks 4th 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.