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Tobacco smoking in Australia

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Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2026-10-20

In Australia, smoking is legal and tobacco products are subject to regulations. Cigarettes are allowed for sale and use and can be legally purchased in stores, online, and through vending machines. The importation of cigarettes for trade is also allowed with a license. Furthermore, health warnings on cigarette packaging are required, the minimum legal age for their purchase is 18 years, and there are legal restrictions on smoking in public places. Cigarettes are subject to an excise tax value of 67.88% and a total taxation rate of 76.98%.

Despite these measures, smoking still poses a significant public health concern in Australia. As of 2024, the country had approximately 2.4 million current smokers, representing a current smoking prevalence of 11% among adults aged 15 years and older. The prevalence was recorded to be 12.5% in 2022. The current prevalence was higher among males (12.9%) than among females (9.3%) in 2024. In 2021, smoking led to an estimated 12,838 deaths, including 7,833 deaths among males and 5,005 among females. Overall, smoking was attributable to 7.33% of all deaths in the country, including 8.44% of male deaths and 6.07% of female deaths.

Prevalence

Year Value Reference/Comment
2001 3.5 million 1A
2004 3.3 million 1B
2007 3.2 million 1C
2010 3.2 million 1D
2013 2.9 million 1E
2016 2.9 million 1F
2019 2.8 million 1G
2019 2.9 million 1H
2023 2.3 million 1I
2025 1.8 million 1J A
2025 1.8 million 1K
References:
  1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, T60; survey period 2001; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, U60; survey period 2004; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, V60; survey period 2007; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, W60; survey period 2010; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  5. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, X60; survey period 2013; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, Y60; survey period 2016; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  7. (1) WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025, third edition. (2019). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/who-global-report-on-trends-in-prevalence-of-tobacco-use-2000-2025-third-edition. (2) Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Ed.). (2019). World Population Prospects 2019 (Online Edition Rev. 1.; Population Division). United Nations. https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, Z60; survey period 2019; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  9. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, AA60; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  10. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available at: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/insights. Accessed: 13 October 2026.
  11. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, AB60; survey period 2025; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
Comments:
  1. People aged 14 and over. Source: NDSHS 2025, tables 1.1 and 1.3.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2001 1.6 million 2A
2004 1.5 million 2B
2007 1.5 million 2C
2010 1.5 million 2D
2013 1.3 million 2E
2016 1.3 million 2F
2019 1.3 million 2G
2023 1.0 million 2H
References:
  1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, T38; survey period 2001; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, U38; survey period 2004; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, V38; survey period 2007; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, W38; survey period 2010; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  5. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, X38; survey period 2013; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, Y38; survey period 2016; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  7. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, Z38; survey period 2019; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, AA38; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2001 1.9 million 3A
2004 1.8 million 3B
2007 1.8 million 3C
2010 1.7 million 3D
2013 1.7 million 3E
2016 1.7 million 3F
2019 1.6 million 3G
2023 1.2 million 3H
References:
  1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, T16; survey period 2001; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, U16; survey period 2004; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, V16; survey period 2007; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, W16; survey period 2010; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  5. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, X16; survey period 2013; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, Y16; survey period 2016; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  7. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, Z16; survey period 2019; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, AA16; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2001 1.4 million 4A
2004 1.3 million 4B
2007 1.3 million 4C
2010 1.2 million 4D
2013 1.1 million 4E
2016 1.1 million 4F
2019 1.0 million 4G
2023 800,000 4H
2025 600,000 4I
References:
  1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, B38; survey period 2001; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, C38; survey period 2004; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, D38; survey period 2007; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, E38; survey period 2010; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  5. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, F38; survey period 2013; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, G38; survey period 2016; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  7. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, H38; survey period 2019; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, I38; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  9. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, J38; survey period 2025; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2001 1.6 million 5A
2004 1.5 million 5B
2007 1.5 million 5C
2010 1.5 million 5D
2013 1.3 million 5E
2016 1.3 million 5F
2019 1.2 million 5G
2023 900,000 5H
2025 700,000 5I
References:
  1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, B16; survey period 2001; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, C16; survey period 2004; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, D16; survey period 2007; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, E16; survey period 2010; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  5. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, F16; survey period 2013; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, G16; survey period 2016; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  7. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, H16; survey period 2019; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, I16; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  9. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, J16; survey period 2025; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2001 23.7% 6A
2004 21.4% 6B
2007 20.4% 6C
2010 18.8% 6D
2013 16.4% 6E
2016 15.6% 6F
2019 14.1% 6G
2019 14.6% 6H
2020 13% 6I
2022 12.5% 6J A
2023 11% 6K
2025 7.8% 6L B
2025 8.2% 6M
References:
  1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, T60; survey period 2001; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
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  13. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, AB60; survey period 2025; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
Comments:
  1. Current tobacco smoking rates among people aged 15 years and older, 2022 estimates. Crude adjusted prevalence (%).
  2. People aged 14 and over. Source: NDSHS 2025, tables 1.1 and 1.3.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2001 21% 7A
2004 19.4% 7B
2007 18.4% 7C
2010 17% 7D
2013 13.9% 7E
2016 13.4% 7F
2019 12.1% 7G
2019 12.8% 7H
2020 10.9% 7I
2022 10.3% 7J A
2022 10.3% 7J
2023 9.9% 7K
2025 6.9% 7L
References:
  1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, T38; survey period 2001; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
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  4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, W38; survey period 2010; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
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  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, Y38; survey period 2016; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
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  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, Z38; survey period 2019; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
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  10. WHO. (2024). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2030. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240088283
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  12. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, AB38; survey period 2025; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
Comments:
  1. Current tobacco smoking rates among people aged 15 years and older, 2022 estimates. Crude adjusted prevalence (%).
Year Value Reference/Comment
2001 26.4% 8A
2004 23.6% 8B
2007 22.4% 8C
2010 20.7% 8D
2013 18.9% 8E
2016 18% 8F
2019 16.1% 8G
2019 16.6% 8H
2020 15.2% 8I
2022 14.8% 8J A
2023 12.1% 8K
2024 12.9% 8L
2025 9.5% 8M
References:
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Comments:
  1. Current tobacco smoking rates among people aged 15 years and older, 2022 estimates. Crude adjusted prevalence (%).
Year Value Reference/Comment
2001 2.9 million 9A
2004 2.8 million 9B
2007 2.8 million 9C
2010 2.7 million 9D
2013 2.4 million 9E
2016 2.4 million 9F
2019 2.3 million 9G
2023 1.8 million 9H
2025 1.3 million 9I A
2025 1.3 million 9J
References:
  1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, B60; survey period 2001; age 18+; Persons; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
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  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, G60; survey period 2016; age 18+; Persons; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  7. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, H60; survey period 2019; age 18+; Persons; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, I60; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Persons; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
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Comments:
  1. People aged 14 and over. Source: NDSHS 2025, tables 1.1 and 1.3.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier 13.8% 10A A
2001 19.6% 10B
2001 20.1% 10C
2004 17.8% 10B
2004 18.2% 10D
2007 16.9% 10B
2007 17.5% 10E
2010 15.3% 10B
2010 16% 10F
2013 13% 10B
2013 13.3% 10G
2016 12.4% 10B
2016 12.8% 10H
2019 11.2% 10B
2019 11.6% 10I
2023 8.8% 10J
2025 5.6% 10K B
2025 5.8% 10L
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  10. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, I60; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Persons; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  11. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available at: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/insights. Accessed: 13 October 2026.
  12. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, J60; survey period 2025; age 18+; Persons; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
Comments:
  1. Data is for adults aged 18 and over who smoke daily.
  2. People aged 14 and over. Source: NDSHS 2025, tables 1.1 and 1.3.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier 11.1% 11A A
2001 18% 11B
2001 18.3% 11C
2004 16.5% 11B
2004 16.8% 11D
2007 15.4% 11B
2007 15.9% 11E
2010 14.1% 11B
2010 14.6% 11F
2013 11.3% 11B
2013 11.6% 11G
2016 10.8% 11B
2016 11.2% 11H
2019 10% 11B
2019 10.4% 11I
2023 8.1% 11J
2025 5.1% 11K
2025 5.3% 11L
References:
  1. National Health Survey: First Results, 2017-18. Available at:http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/Lookup/by%20Subject/4364.0.55.001~2017-18~Main%20Features~Smoking~85
  2. OECD Data Explorer. Tobacco consumption [Internet]. 2026. Share of population who are daily smokers. Age: 15 years or over. Available from: https://data-explorer.oecd.org
  3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, B38; survey period 2001; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, C38; survey period 2004; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  5. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, D38; survey period 2007; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, E38; survey period 2010; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  7. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, F38; survey period 2013; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, G38; survey period 2016; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  9. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, H38; survey period 2019; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  10. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, I38; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  11. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights: Tobacco smoking in the NDSHS. Available at: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/smoking-e-cigarettes/tobacco-smoking-ndshs. Accessed: 13 October 2026.
  12. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, J38; survey period 2025; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
Comments:
  1. Data is for adults aged 18 and over who smoke daily.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier 16.5% 12A A
2001 21.2% 12B
2001 21.9% 12C
2004 19% 12B
2004 19.7% 12D
2007 18.3% 12B
2007 19.2% 12E
2010 16.6% 12B
2010 17.5% 12F
2013 14.7% 12B
2013 15.1% 12G
2016 14% 12B
2016 14.6% 12H
2019 12.4% 12B
2019 12.8% 12I
2023 9.5% 12J
2025 6.1% 12K
2025 6.4% 12L
References:
  1. National Health Survey: First Results, 2017-18. Available at:http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/Lookup/by%20Subject/4364.0.55.001~2017-18~Main%20Features~Smoking~85
  2. OECD Data Explorer. Tobacco consumption [Internet]. 2026. Share of population who are daily smokers. Age: 15 years or over. Available from: https://data-explorer.oecd.org
  3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, B16; survey period 2001; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, C16; survey period 2004; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  5. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, D16; survey period 2007; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, E16; survey period 2010; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  7. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, F16; survey period 2013; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, G16; survey period 2016; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  9. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, H16; survey period 2019; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  10. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, I16; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology.
  11. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights: Tobacco smoking in the NDSHS. Available at: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/smoking-e-cigarettes/tobacco-smoking-ndshs. Accessed: 13 October 2026.
  12. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, J16; survey period 2025; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
Comments:
  1. Data is for adults aged 18 and over who smoke daily.
References:
  1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, AB60; survey period 2025; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, AA38; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, AA16; survey period 2022–2023; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, J38; survey period 2025; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  5. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, J16; survey period 2025; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, AB60; survey period 2025; age 18+; Persons; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
  7. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, AB38; survey period 2025; age 18+; Females; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
  8. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, AB16; survey period 2025; age 18+; Males; Current use: daily, weekly or less than weekly; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
  9. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.5, J60; survey period 2025; age 18+; Persons; Daily use; unit: persons. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Published rounded population estimate, not sample size; totals may differ from the sum of male and female estimates.
  10. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, J60; survey period 2025; age 18+; Persons; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
  11. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, J38; survey period 2025; age 18+; Females; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).
  12. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. 2026. National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/national-drug-strategy-household-survey/contents/about aihw-phe-371-Tobacco.xlsx, Table 1.4, J16; survey period 2025; age 18+; Males; Daily use; unit: per cent. Historical smoking estimates were revised to the 2025 questionnaire methodology. Source flag #: statistically significant change between 2022-2023 and 2025 (table footnote).

Smoking-related mortality

Year Value Reference/Comment
2016 22,223 1A
2021 12,838 1B A
References:
  1. The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
  2. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
  1. Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2016 8,849 1A
2021 5,005 1B A
References:
  1. The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
  2. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
  1. Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2016 13,374 1A
2021 7,833 1B A
References:
  1. The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
  2. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
  1. Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2016 13.83% 1A
2021 7.33% 1B A
References:
  1. The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
  2. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
  1. Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2016 11% 1A
2021 6.07% 1B A
References:
  1. The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
  2. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
  1. Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
Year Value Reference/Comment
2016 15.7% 1A
2021 8.44% 1B A
References:
  1. The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
  2. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
  1. Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
References:
  1. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
  1. Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
  2. Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.

Regulation

References:
  1. WHO. 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-aus.pdf?sfvrsn=9523b70c_3&download=true. Accessed: 14 April 2026.
Comments:
  1. There are certain restrictions in place.

Availability

References:
  1. WHO. 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-aus.pdf?sfvrsn=9523b70c_3&download=true. Accessed: 14 April 2026.
  2. World Integrated Trade Solution. World Bank. Cigarettes containing tobacco imports by country in 2023. Available at: https://wits.worldbank.org/trade/comtrade/en/country/ALL/year/2023/tradeflow/Imports/partner/WLD/product/240220. Accessed: 27 November 2025.
Comments:
  1. There are certain restrictions in place.
  2. An import license is required.

Regulations and restrictions

References:
  1. WHO. 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-aus.pdf?sfvrsn=9523b70c_3&download=true. Accessed: 14 April 2026.

Tax

0.68
1 A
2023
0.77
1 B
2023
References:
  1. WHO. 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-aus.pdf?sfvrsn=9523b70c_3&download=true. Accessed: 14 April 2026.
Comments:
  1. 0.68
  2. Total taxation rate: 76.98%
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