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7.8% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 48,000 current smokers in Bhutan
12% of men are current smokers but only 3% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-11-05
Smoking in Bhutan
329
Deaths
In Bhutan, 329 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.
2.5%
e-cigarette vaping
The prevalence of current e-cigarette vaping among adults is 2.5%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Bhutan
In 2004, Bhutan banned tobacco and tobacco products from being produced or sold in the country – this measure included e-cigarettes in the ban. It is legal to bring e-cigarette products into the country for personal use, although they are subject to import duties and carriers must show proof of taxation. Products imported for personal use must display health warnings, and cannot promote tobacco by 'false means', in ways that are misleading or are likely to create an incorrect impression about their nature (i.e. by making health claims about e-cigarettes). E-cigarettes are prohibited in both indoor and outdoor public places and, if used, are subject to fines and/or police enforcement action.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Bhutan
Bhutan 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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Bhutan
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in Bhutan, making the sale of NRT products illegal. It is unclear whether these products can be imported for personal use, so if you do bring them from abroad, it is advisable to carry a prescription or proof of purchase. NRT is illegal to be marketed.
Snus
in Bhutan
There are no online sources indicating specific regulations regarding snus in Bhutan, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Bhutan
As of the latest available data, there is a lack of reliable information regarding the marketing and regulatory status of nicotine pouches in Bhutan. No specific details are available about whether these products are currently being marketed within the country. Similarly, there is no accessible information on the regulatory framework or legal status governing the sale and distribution of nicotine pouches in Bhutan. This absence of data highlights a gap in the documentation and oversight pertaining to nicotine delivery systems in this region, indicating a need for further research and clarification from reliable sources to understand the current situation comprehensively.
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.
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