Iraq vs South Africa: Share of men who are smoking
Iraq
38.1
in 2024
South Africa
39
in 2024
Iraq rank
45th
South Africa rank
42nd
Share of men who are smoking over time
- Iraq
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 39 against 38.1 in Iraq, a difference of 0.9.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iraq ahead.
Iraq ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 167 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.07 | 35.33 | 3.73 | Iraq |
| 2010s | 38.3 | 36.75 | 1.55 | Iraq |
| 2020s | 38.05 | 38.5 | 0.45 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men who are smoking, Iraq or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 39 against 38.1 in Iraq as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men who are smoking between Iraq and South Africa?
- 0.9, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iraq and South Africa rank globally for share of men who are smoking?
- Iraq ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 167 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of men who are smoking. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.