
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
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%.
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.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Benin
You can't advertise HTP in Benin.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Benin
You can't advertise NRT in Benin.
Snus
in Benin
Used in Scandinavia for more than 200 years, snus is providing smokers in Sweden and Norway with an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Find out what it is, and why it is considered a safer nicotine product in our briefing paper.
Pouches
in Benin
Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper