
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
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%.
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.
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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Eritrea
You can't advertise 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.
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.