Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Türkiye: Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
72.97 million
in 2030
Türkiye
20.35 million
in 2030
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
5th
Türkiye rank
6th
Number of current cigarette smokers, estimate over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Türkiye
How they compare
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) currently reports 72.97 million against 20.35 million in Türkiye, a difference of 52.62 million.
That makes Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s figure about 3.6 times Türkiye's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 5th and Türkiye ranks 6th of 7 groups.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.16 million | 15.12 million | 34.04 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 56.29 million | 17.36 million | 38.93 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 64.44 million | 19.78 million | 44.65 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2030s | 72.97 million | 20.35 million | 52.62 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of current cigarette smokers, estimate, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Türkiye?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), at 72.97 million against 20.35 million in Türkiye as of 2030.
- What is the difference in number of current cigarette smokers, estimate between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Türkiye?
- 52.62 million, with Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Türkiye?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Türkiye rank globally for number of current cigarette smokers, estimate?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 5th and Türkiye ranks 6th 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.