24.7% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 16.9 million current smokers in Egypt
48.9% of men are current smokers but only 0.3% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-02-10
Smoking in Egypt
The trend in current smoking prevalence in the general population in Egypt shows an increase from 17% in 2000 to 24% in 2015, and a projected further increase to 32% by 2025 according to WHO trend data. This increase has been driven solely by men's smoking - 32% of men were current smokers in 2000, which increased to 48% by 2015 and is projected to increase further to 63% by 2025. Women's current smoking prevalence estimates, which started at 2% in 2000, actually showed a decline to virtually zero over the same period. 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.
78,337
Deaths
78337 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Egypt.
24.7%
tobacco smoking
Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is 24.7%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Egypt
In Egypt, e-cigarettes are allowed, and the legal vaping age is 18 years and older, aligning with the legal smoking age. Vaping products are legally imported, commercialsed and marketed. According to Mistervapeuk (@mistervape.co.uk), there are no legal restrictions on the type of e-cigarettes travelers can bring into the country. Although there are no legal restrictions on vaping in public places, it is recommended to observe social etiquette and avoid vaping in religious spaces.
Since Egypt's vaping regulations are relatively new and its market is still developing, it is recommended to bring enough vaping supplies to last for the entire trip. Also, travelers should check with their airlines regarding carrying vaping products in their luggage. As plug types in Egypt may differ from those in other countries, bringing a universal adapter is advised to charge e-cigarette batteries.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Egypt
You can't advertise HTP in Egypt.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Egypt
You can't advertise NRT in Egypt.
Snus
in Egypt
Used in Scandinavia for more than 200 years, snus is providing smokers in Sweden and Norway with an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Find out what it is, and why it is considered a safer nicotine product in our briefing paper.
Pouches
in Egypt
Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper
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