
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
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 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). If you have any updates regarding regulations on vaping and e-cigarette sales, purchase, use, marketing, and advertisement, or whether they can be brought into the country for personal use, please email the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo deos 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 Democratic Republic of Congo
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in the Democratic Republic of Congo, although its products are regulated as medicinal products and included on the country's essential drugs list. Therefore, it is illegal to sell NRT products. It is not clear whether these products can be imported for personal use, so it is advised to keep the prescription or purchase documents with you. NRT is illegal to be marketed.
Snus
in Democratic Republic of Congo
There are no online sources providing information about specific regulations regarding snus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Democratic Republic of Congo
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.