7.3% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 544,000 current smokers in Burundi
12.9% of men are current smokers but only 1.8% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-10-30
Smoking in Burundi
2,007
Deaths
2,007 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Burundi.
7.3%
tobacco smoking
By 2024, Cigarettes had been used by around 7.3% of individuals in Burundi.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Burundi
Burundi does not have specific laws regulating vaping. Since there are no specific tobacco laws, similar regulations cannot be applicable for vaping.
Also, since vaping is a relatively new phenomenon in the country, vaping products may not be widely available compared to some other countries. Travelers who vape are thus advised to bring enough supply for their entire trip, but should first check if they are allowed for personal use before traveling.
There are no specific rules on vaping in public places either, but it is recommended to vape only in private areas. Additionally, while there is no formal age restriction, vaping by children is discouraged.
If you have more information around vaping in the Burundi, please share them with the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Burundi
Burundi does not have any specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase, or importation for personal use. If you have any relevant and accurate information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Burundi
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in Burundi and is not regulated as a medicinal product. Therefore, it is illegal to sell NRT products. NRT is not on the country's essential drugs list. It is not clear whether these products can be imported for personal use, so it is advised to keep the prescription or purchase documents with you. The sale of NRT is banned.
Snus
in Burundi
There are no available online sources that provide information on the specific regulatory status of snus in Burundi, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Burundi
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Burundi, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
The GSTHR database is updated regularly by our team.
However, please be aware that the information we provide does not constitute legal advice.
We cannot guarantee that the information is up to date or accurate, as the regulatory status of different product
categories can change at short notice and with little publicity.
If you wish to check the legal status of use or possession of any safer nicotine product in a specific country or region,
you should verify the information independently.
If you have reason to think that the information supplied on the GSTHR is inaccurate, please contact us with details
and any references and we will rectify any errors.