8.3% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 4.1 million current smokers in Democratic Republic of Congo
16.4% of men are current smokers but only 0.6% of women
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Data sourced:
2022.
Page updated:
2025-01-07
Smoking in Democratic Republic of Congo
15,232
Deaths
In Democratic Republic of Congo, 15232 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.
8.3%
tobacco smoking
The prevalence of current tobacco smoking among adults is 8.3%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Democratic Republic of Congo
There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes. If you have an update please e-mail the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Democratic Republic of Congo
You can't advertise HTP in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Democratic Republic of Congo
NRT is legal to market.
Pouches
in Democratic Republic of Congo
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