China vs World: Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate
China
281.17 million
in 2030
World
816.21 million
in 2030
China rank
1st
World rank
1st
Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate over time
- China
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 816.21 million against 281.17 million in China, a difference of 535.04 million.
That makes World's figure about 2.9 times China's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and World ranks 1st of 166 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 269.67 million | 967.38 million | 697.71 million | World |
| 2010s | 285.67 million | 918.81 million | 633.14 million | World |
| 2020s | 287.84 million | 856.20 million | 568.35 million | World |
| 2030s | 281.17 million | 816.21 million | 535.04 million | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of current cigarette smokers, estimate, China or World?
- World, at 816.21 million against 281.17 million in China as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current cigarette smokers, estimate between China and World?
- 535.04 million, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and World?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do China and World rank globally for number of current cigarette smokers, estimate?
- China ranks 1st and World ranks 1st 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.