Estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence in Sweden

Sweden: Estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence was 4.0% in 2030. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2030)
4.0%
World rank
148th
of 166 countries
All-time high
22.7%
in 2000
All-time low
4.0%
in 2030
Years of data
11
2000–2030

Estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence in Sweden, 2000–2030

5101520252000201520302000: 22.72005: 172007: 15.12010: 12.72015: 9.52020: 7.12022: 6.32023: 62024: 5.62025: 5.32030: 4

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Sweden recorded 4.0% for estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

That represents a change of down 43.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence in Sweden peaked at 22.7% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2030.

Sweden ranks 148th of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence in Sweden, year by year

Annual values for Estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence (%) in Sweden, 2000 to 2030.
Year Value Change
2000 22.7%
2005 17.0% -25.1%
2007 15.1% -11.2%
2010 12.7% -15.9%
2015 9.5% -25.2%
2020 7.1% -25.3%
2022 6.3% -11.3%
2023 6.0% -4.8%
2024 5.6% -6.7%
2025 5.3% -5.4%
2030 4.0% -24.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 18.3% 15.1% 22.7% 3
2010s 11.1% 9.5% 12.7% 2
2020s 6.1% 5.3% 7.1% 5
2030s 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 1

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  4. 149 Senegal 3.6% compare
  5. 151 Comoros 3.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence in Sweden?
Estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence in Sweden was 4.0% in 2030, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 22.7% in 2000.
What is the lowest estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 2030.
How does Sweden rank for estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence?
Sweden ranks 148th out of 166 countries with data for 2030.
Is estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is down 43.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Estimate of current cigarette smoking prevalence (%)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
167 places, 1,837 data points, 2000–2030
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