Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Spain

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Spain Background

24% of the adult population are current smokers

There are approximately 9.6 million current smokers in Spain

Country profile

Data sourced: 2024. Page updated: 2025-01-07

Smoking in Spain

The overall smoking prevalence in Spain has been going down since 2006. 27.9% of the adult population are current smokers, down from 34% in 2006. This means there are now approximately 11.1 million people smoking in the country. 29.1% of men smoke and for women the figure is 26.7%.

The most recent figures show there were 57,216 annual deaths attributable to tobacco smoking (approximately 10,700 women and 46,600 men). The annual percentage of all deaths attributable to tobacco smoking was 19.1% (women: 5.1%; and men: 22.3%).

Nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes) are legal in Spain and there are 535,200 vapers in the country, giving an adult vaping prevalence of 1.33%. Vaping devices can only be sold to those 18 and older and can be purchased without a prescription but there are legal restrictions on their use in public places.

Heated tobacco products are legal and can be marketed, but the situation is a bit more complicated for snus. While it is illegal to import snus for trade or buy the product online, it is possible to import it for personal use.

It is legal to buy nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products from pharmacies without a prescription and it can be marketed. The NRT market in Spain is worth €32.4 million.

For further information and full references, click through to the detailed datasheets above.

45,137

Deaths

45137 people in Spain die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.

32.4 million €

Market size of NRT.

Estimated NRT market size is 32.4 million €.

Details & datasheet on smoking in Spain

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Spain

Spain abides by the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) (2014). In 2017, a Royal Decree 579/2017 was passed pertaining to the manufacture, advertising and sale of vaping products that transposes the EU TPD into Spanish regulations. There is a ban on smoking and vaping in all indoor state-owned public places, on public transport and in some outdoor places such as parks. Advertising is allowed on TV, but regulations exist about the type of programmes, and the times of day, where advertisements can appear. Cross border sales are banned. There is no tax on e-liquids.

Details & datasheet on vaping in Spain

Heated Tobacco Products

in Spain

In Spain, heated tobacco products are regulated as novel tobacco products under the Royal Decree 579/2017. Therefore, Law 28/2005 (Sanitary Measures Against Smoking, and Regulating the Sale, Supply, Consumption and Advertising of Tobacco Products), which restricts sale, advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and use in public places, also applies.

Details & datasheet on HTP in Spain

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Spain

In Spain you don't need a prescription to purchase NRT.

Details & datasheet on NRT in Spain

Snus

in Spain

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.

Details & datasheet on snus in Spain

Pouches

in Spain

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

Details & datasheet on pouches in Spain

Top Stories from Spain

May 09, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Story

EU neighbours slam Spain’s pouch ban plan

Spain faces obstacles in banning nicotine pouches and most vapes as six EU nations …

Regions: Europe Spain

May 02, 2025 by daily-pouch.com

Story

Swedish Government: Absurd Pouch Restrictions Restrict Free Movement of Goods in the EU

EU governments are imposing stricter regulations on nicotine pouches, with Spain proposing a 0.99 mg limit, potentially hampering free movement of goods. Sweden challenges this move, citing EU laws. Precedents like the Cassis de Dijon case and the German Beer Purity Law indicate that such restrictions may violate EU trade laws. Spain's proposal lacks scientific basis, leaning towards de …

Regions: Europe Spain

Spanish watchdog demands evidence to justify vape and nicotine pouch rules

May 01, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Sweden stops Spain's pouch plans - "Smoking is a major health hazard"

April 30, 2025 by vejpkollen.se

The fightback begins: Sweden seeks to block Spanish pouch ban

April 29, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

April 24, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Story

Spain risks undoing smoking success with vape ban, report warns

Spain's smoking rates dropped last year, but new restrictions on vapes and nicotine alternatives …

Regions: Europe Spain

April 01, 2025 by spanishnewstoday.com

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Price of vapes shoots up by €1.50 throughout Spain

Vape prices in Spain increased by €1.50 due to new taxes, aligning them with …

Regions: Europe Spain

March 19, 2025 by europapress.es

Story

Un estudio de World Vapers’ Alliance confirma que los sabores de vapeo son esenciales para dejar de fumar

A study by World Vapers’ Alliance highlights the importance of vaping flavors in smoking …

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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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