18.9% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 4.6 million current smokers in Iraq
36.1% of men are current smokers but only 1.7% of women
Smoking in Iraq
Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is at 18.9% (with 1.7% of women and 36.1% of men). The number of daily smokers in Iraq is 4.3 million. Daily tobacco smoking prevalence is at 19.6%. 23007 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Iraq. The mortality rate associated with tobacco smoking is 10.73%.
Deaths
23007 people in Iraq die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Iraq
There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes. If you have an update please e-mail the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Iraq
In Iraq you don't need a prescription to purchase NRT. NRT is legal to market. You can buy NRT in Pharmacy.
Snus
in Iraq
There is currently no information about using snus.
Pouches
in Iraq
There is currently no information about using pouches.