8.5% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 1.3 million current smokers in Ivory Coast
16.4% of men are current smokers but only 0.5% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-06-19
Smoking in Ivory Coast
5,409
Deaths
5409 people in Ivory Coast die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.
8.5%
tobacco smoking
Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is 8.5%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Ivory Coast
In Ivory Coast, vaping is allowed and regulated as a tobacco product, rather than as a consumer or medicinal product.
The sale and import of both vape devices and nicotine are legal, and products are marketed in the country. However, buying vape devices or nicotine online for personal use is not permitted.
Vaping regulations include a complete ban on advertising, while marketing is still regulated. Additionally, new vaping products must be notified before entering the market, and health warnings are required on packaging. The minimum age for purchasing vape products is 18 years.
There are also legal restrictions on vaping in public places, so users should be mindful of where they vape. However, there are no specific limits on nicotine content in e-liquids.
Overall, while vaping is legal and regulated, it falls under tobacco laws, with restrictions on advertising, public use, and online purchases.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast 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, kindly share it with the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Ivory Coast
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is allowed in Ivory Coast. As a result, it is legal to sell and use NRT products, and purchasing them without a prescription is permitted. Although these products are not regulated as medicinal products, they are available in pharmacies throughout the country. The government provides partial financial support for NRT, as the products are included on the country's essential drugs list. Advertising of NRT is allowed.
Snus
in Ivory Coast
There are no online sources that give information on the specific regulatory status of snus in Ivory Coast, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any related firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Ivory Coast
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Ivory Coast, 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.
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