Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 in Chile
Chile: Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 was 26.7% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 in Chile, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in % of adults.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 in Chile is 26.7%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 in Chile peaked at 47.0% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 26.7%, in 2024.
Chile ranks 42nd of 167 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 in Chile, year by year
| Year | % of adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 47.0% | — |
| 2005 | 41.7% | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 39.7% | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 37.0% | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 32.9% | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 29.3% | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 27.9% | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 27.3% | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 26.7% | -2.2% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 26.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.2%, 1.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Chile's 26.7% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.8%, 2.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.8% | 39.7% | 47.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | 35.0% | 32.9% | 37.0% | 2 |
| 2020s | 27.8% | 26.7% | 29.3% | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 in Chile?
- Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 in Chile was 26.7% in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 47.0% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.7% in 2024.
- How does Chile rank for share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022?
- Chile ranks 42nd out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022 rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of adults who smoke or use other tobacco in 2000 vs. 2022. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated percentage of adults (15 years and older) who currently use tobacco. This includes all forms of tobacco use, such as smoking, chewing or snuffing, but excludes products that do not contain tobacco, such as e-cigarettes.