
10.1% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 2.2 million current smokers in Afghanistan
17.7% of men are current smokers but only 2.1% of women
Smoking in Afghanistan
Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is at 10.1% (with 2.1% of women and 17.7% of men). In Afghanistan, 26997 people die each year due to tobacco smoking. The mortality rate associated with tobacco smoking is 9.07%
Deaths
26997 people in Afghanistan die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Afghanistan
There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes. If you have an update please e-mail the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Afghanistan
You can't advertise HTP in Afghanistan.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan you don't need a prescription to purchase NRT. NRT is legal to market. You can buy NRT in Pharmacy.
Snus
in Afghanistan
Snus is allowed. Snus is legal to use.
Pouches
in Afghanistan
There is no information about using pouches