Data sourced:
more than 5 years ago.
Page updated:
2025-06-19
As of 2019, Bhutan had approximately 55,600 current users of traditional smokeless tobacco, corresponding to an a prevalence rate of 10% among adults. The prevalence was notably higher among men at 14.3%, compared to 3.4% among women. From regulatory perspective, traditional smokeless tobacco is banned in Bhutan, and it is illegal to sell these products.
Prevalence
10%
1
A
2019
3.4%
1
A
2019
14.3%
1
A
2019
References:
- 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-btn.pdf?sfvrsn=a7edc125_3&download=true. Accessed: 19 May 2025.
Comments:
- Adults survey: STEPS Survey, 2019; National, ages 15-69
Regulation
Banned
1
2020
References:
- Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Bhutan. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/bhutan/sales-restrictions. Accessed: 28 May 2025.
Availability
No
1
2020
References:
- Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Bhutan. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/bhutan/sales-restrictions. Accessed: 28 May 2025.
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