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Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Eritrea

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5.1% of the adult population are current smokers

There are approximately 102,150 current smokers in Eritrea

10.2% of men are current smokers but only 0.2% of women

Country profile
Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2025-04-24

Smoking in Eritrea

Current smoking prevalence trends for the overall adult population in Eritrea show a decrease from 2000 (9%) to 2015 (6%), with a projection to decrease further to 5% by 2025. For women there has been a gradual, downwards year by year trend, starting and remaining very low, from 0.4% in 2000 to 0.2% in 2015, and projected to be the same, around 0.2%, by 2025. For men the trend goes in the same direction, with 18% being current smokers in 2000, 12% in 2015 and a projection of around 10% 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.

1,440

Deaths

1440 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Eritrea.

5.1%

tobacco smoking

The prevalence of current tobacco smoking among adults is 5.1%.

Details & datasheet on smoking in Eritrea

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Eritrea

In Eritrea, there are no specific laws regulating vaping. However, this does not necessarily mean there are no restrictions on its use.
Travelers are encouraged to check whether they can bring vaping products for personal use and are discouraged from vaping in public places. Since vaping products may not be widely available in the country, it is advised to bring a sufficient supply if needed.
If you have more information on vaping and e-cigarettes in Eritrea, based on your firsthand experience, please email GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on vaping in Eritrea

Heated Tobacco Products

in Eritrea

Eritrea 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.

Details & datasheet on HTP in Eritrea

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Eritrea

You can't advertise NRT in Eritrea.

Details & datasheet on NRT in Eritrea

Snus

in Eritrea

There are no online sources providing information on specific regulations regarding Snus in Eritrea, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on snus in Eritrea

Pouches

in Eritrea

There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Eritrea, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on pouches in Eritrea
The GSTHR database is updated regularly by our team. However, please be aware that the information we provide does not constitute legal advice. We cannot guarantee that the information is up to date or accurate, as the regulatory status of different product categories can change at short notice and with little publicity. If you wish to check the legal status of use or possession of any safer nicotine product in a specific country or region, you should verify the information independently. If you have reason to think that the information supplied on the GSTHR is inaccurate, please contact us with details and any references and we will rectify any errors.
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