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

Germany: Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged was 22.0% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
22.0%
World rank
74th
of 178 countries
All-time high
34.9%
in 2000
All-time low
22.0%
in 2024
Years of data
6
2000–2024

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

01020302000201220242000: 34.9 %2005: 31.6 %2010: 28.7 %2015: 26.1 %2020: 23.7 %2024: 22 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Germany stood at 22.0%. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 15.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Germany peaked at 34.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 22.0%, in 2024.

Germany ranks 74th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older, by sex (%) in Germany, 2000 to 2024.
Year % Change
2000 34.9%
2005 31.6% -9.5%
2010 28.7% -9.2%
2015 26.1% -9.1%
2020 23.7% -9.2%
2024 22.0% -7.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33.2% 31.6% 34.9% 2
2010s 27.4% 26.1% 28.7% 2
2020s 22.9% 22.0% 23.7% 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 72 Kyrgyzstan 22.2% compare
  2. 73 Afghanistan 22.1% compare
  3. 75 Poland 21.7% compare
  4. 76 Albania 21.4% compare
  5. 76 Finland 21.4% compare

See the full ranking of 208 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Germany?
Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged in Germany was 22.0% 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 Germany?
The highest recorded value was 34.9% in 2000.
What is the lowest age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 22.0% in 2024.
How does Germany rank for age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged?
Germany ranks 74th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
Is age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Germany 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 (%)
Unit
%
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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