Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Central Asia

Central Asia: Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged was 17.2% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
17.2%
Rank
20th
of 30 groups
All-time high
28.9%
in 2000
All-time low
17.2%
in 2024
Years of data
6
2000–2024

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Central Asia, 2000–2024

01020302000201220242000: 28.92005: 25.82010: 23.12015: 20.82020: 18.72024: 17.2

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Central Asia is 17.2%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 17.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Central Asia peaked at 28.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 17.2%, in 2024.

Central Asia ranks 20th of 30 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Central Asia, year by year

Annual values for Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older, by sex (%) in Central Asia, 2000 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2000 28.9%
2005 25.8% -10.7%
2010 23.1% -10.5%
2015 20.8% -10.0%
2020 18.7% -10.1%
2024 17.2% -8.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 27.4% 25.8% 28.9% 2
2010s 22.0% 20.8% 23.1% 2
2020s 17.9% 17.2% 18.7% 2

Countries ranked near Central Asia

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  2. 18 France 33.6% compare
  3. 19 Tuvalu 33.4% compare
  4. 20 Georgia 33.0% compare
  5. 21 Cyprus 32.5% compare
  6. 22 Tonga 32.1% compare
  7. 23 Bangladesh 32.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Central Asia?
Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Central Asia was 17.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged recorded in Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 28.9% in 2000.
What is the lowest age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged recorded in Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 17.2% in 2024.
How does Central Asia rank for age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged?
Central Asia ranks 20th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged rising or falling in Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Central Asia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older, by sex (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older, by sex (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
208 places, 1,248 data points, 2000–2024
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