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Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Benin

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4% of the adult population are current smokers

There are approximately 287,707 current smokers in Benin

6.9% of men are current smokers but only 1.2% of women

Country profile
Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2025-06-19

Smoking in Benin

The prevalence of current tobacco smoking in the general population in Benin has decreased from 8% in 2000 to 6% in 2015, with a projection for a further decrease to 5% by 2025. The prevalence for men in 2000 was 15%, which decreased to 12% in 2015 and is projected to decrease further to 10% by 2025. Over the same period the prevalence of women smoking decreased from 2% in 2000 to 0.6% in 2015, and is projected to decrease to 0.3% by 2025. The WHO published prevalence trend estimates in tobacco smoking, as shown here, in their 2018 2nd edition report, which show slightly different smoking prevalence to the WHO country profiles. Data for the estimates are not age standardised, and were obtained from WHO databases. The trend lines are projections, not predictions, of future attainment. A projection indicates a likely endpoint if the country maintains its tobacco control efforts at the same level that it has implemented them to date. Therefore the impact of recent interventions could alter the expected endpoint shown in the projection. While the methods of estimation used in the first and second editions of the WHO report are the same, the volume of data available for the second edition is larger i.e. 200 more national surveys. The results presented are therefore more robust.

1,282

Deaths

1282 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Benin.

4%

tobacco smoking

Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is 4%.

Details & datasheet on smoking in Benin

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Benin

In Benin, there are no specific laws regulating vaping. Some online sources suggest that vaping products are available and sold in the country, but official information is limited.
If you plan to bring vape devices for personal use, it’s best to check with your airline and local customs to ensure there are no issues. It is also advised to vape only in private areas.
For the most up-to-date information on vaping regulations in Benin, the GSTHR team welcomes any useful updates via email.

Details & datasheet on vaping in Benin

Heated Tobacco Products

in Benin

Angola does not have 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.

Details & datasheet on HTP in Benin

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Benin

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in Benin. 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.

Details & datasheet on NRT in Benin

Snus

in Benin

There are no available online sources that provide information on the specific regulatory status of snus in Benin, including its import, sale, and purchase. If you have any relevant information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on snus in Benin

Pouches

in Benin

There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Benin, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on pouches in Benin
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.
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