Data sourced:
2023.
Page updated:
2025-06-19
Data as of 2016 indicate that the use of traditional smokeless tobacco in Angola was relatively low. Among adult men, 2.6% were current users, while only 0.2% of adult women reported using these products. Traditional smokeless tobacco is allowed in Angola and is regulated as a tobacco product. It is also legal to purchase these products online. There are no requirements for health warnings on packaging, and no minimum age restrictions apply to sales.
Prevalence
0.2%
1
A
2016
2.6%
1
A
2016
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-ago.pdf?sfvrsn=ca1787f5_3&download=true. Accessed: 19 May 2025.
Comments:
- Adults survey: Demographic and Health Survey, 2015-16; National, ages 15-49
Product promotion
Yes
1
2023
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-ago.pdf?sfvrsn=ca1787f5_3&download=true. Accessed: 19 May 2025.
Regulation
Yes
1
2023
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-ago.pdf?sfvrsn=ca1787f5_3&download=true. Accessed: 19 May 2025.
Availability
Yes
1
2023
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-ago.pdf?sfvrsn=ca1787f5_3&download=true. Accessed: 19 May 2025.
Regulations and restrictions
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-ago.pdf?sfvrsn=ca1787f5_3&download=true. Accessed: 19 May 2025.
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