
7.4% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 29,810 current smokers in Cabo Verde
12.2% of men are current smokers but only 2.7% of women
Smoking in Cabo Verde
Current smoking prevalence in the general population in Cape Verde has been decreasing according to WHO trend reports. The current prevalence decreased from 13% in 2000 to 9% in 2015, and is projected to decrease further to 8% by 2025. Men's smoking has decreased from 19.5% in 2000 to 17% in 2015, and is projected to decrease to 15% by 2025. Women's current smoking prevalence is in decline too, with 7% smoking in 2000, 2% in 2015 and a projection of a further decrease to 1% by 2025. The WHO published prevalence trend estimates in tobacco smoking, as shown here, in their 2018 2nd edition report, which show slightly different smoking prevalence to the WHO country profiles. Data for the estimates are not age standardised, and were obtained from WHO databases. The trend lines are projections, not predictions, of future attainment. A projection indicates a likely endpoint if the country maintains its tobacco control efforts at the same level that it has implemented them to date. Therefore the impact of recent interventions could alter the expected endpoint shown in the projection. While the methods of estimation used in the first and second editions of the WHO report are the same, the volume of data available for the second edition is larger i.e. 200 more national surveys. The results presented are therefore more robust.
137
Deaths
137 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Cabo Verde.
7.4%
tobacco smoking
Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is 7.4%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Cabo Verde
There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes. If you have an update please e-mail the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde 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, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Cabo Verde
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in Cabo Verde and is not regulated as a medicinal product. Therefore, it is illegal to sell NRT products. NRT is not on the country's essential drugs list. 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. The sale of NRT is banned.
Snus
in Cabo Verde
There are no available online sources that provide information on the specific regulatory status of snus in Cabo Verde, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Cabo Verde
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Cabo Verde, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.