7.1% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 1.3 million current smokers in Ivory Coast
12.9% of men are current smokers but only 1% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2026-08-10
Smoking in Ivory Coast
5,409
Deaths
Annual deaths linked to tobacco smoking in Ivory Coast total 5,409.
7.1%
tobacco smoking
By 2024, Cigarettes had been used by around 7.1% of individuals in Ivory Coast.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Ivory Coast
In Ivory Coast, vaping is legally allowed including their sale and use. However, buying them through online channels and from vending machines is not permitted. Regulations also impose a complete ban on their advertising. Additionally, authorities should be notified of new vaping products before entering the market, and health warnings are required on their packaging. Notably, no restrictions exist on flavours.
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. Therefore, it is legal to sell and use NRT products, and purchasing them without a prescription is also permitted. These products are available in pharmacies throughout the country. The government provides partial financial support for NRT, as its products are included on the country's essential drugs list.
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.
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We cannot guarantee that the information is up to date or accurate, as the regulatory status of different product
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