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Using HTP in Armenia

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Cigarettes
Traditional Smokeless
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
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Profile
Armenia Flag
Cigarettes
Traditional Smokeless
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2026-07-01

In Armenia, Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are categorised and regulated as tobacco products and are allowed for sale and use. However, use of HTPs are restricted in public indoor places. Armenia had an estimated 18,548 adult HTP users in 2022, representing an adult current prevalence of 0.8%.

Prevalence

References:
  1. 1. National survey. https://nih.am/assets/pdf/atvk/034a311b3e152c3bd512a99c97994151.pdf 2. Calculation based on population size data of people over 15 years of age (16+). Source of population data: World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  2. National survey. https://nih.am/assets/pdf/atvk/034a311b3e152c3bd512a99c97994151.pdf
Comments:
  1. Cohort 15+ World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  2. Cohort 15+

Regulation

Year Value Reference/Comment
2023 Allowed 1A A
2025 Allowed 1B
Comments:
  1. With some restrictions.

Availability

References:
  1. Philip Morris International website. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/smoke-free-products/iqos-our-tobacco-heating-system
Comments:
  1. IQOS

Regulations and restrictions

References:
  1. Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=429. Accessed: 16 June 2026.

Tax

AMD 3,100 per 1000 sticks
1
2023
References:
  1. Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Tax Gap of Heated Tobacco Products in Armenia. Available at: https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/what-we-do/global/taxation-price/tax-gap-armenia. Accessed: 16 June 2026.
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