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11.2% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 177,000 current smokers in Gabon
19.6% of men are current smokers but only 2.4% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-12-11
Smoking in Gabon
501
Deaths
501 people in Gabon die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.
11.2%
tobacco smoking
2024 statistics reveal that 11.2% of the population in Gabon used Cigarettes.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Gabon
In Gabon, vaping is banned, but it is unclear whether the ban applies only to sales of e-cigarette or also to personal use. There is little data on its prevalence in the country or whether travelers can bring e-cigarettes for personal use. Although there are no clear regulations on vaping in public places, it is not encouraged. If you have firsthand experience or more insightful updates on vaping regulations in Gabon, please share your information with the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Gabon
Gabon 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 Gabon
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in Gabon, and its products are neither regulated as medicinal products nor included on the country's essential drugs list. Therefore, it is illegal to sell NRT products. 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.
Snus
in Gabon
There are no online sources providing information on specific regulations regarding snus in Gabon. However, information obtained from an industry source in 2014 suggests that snus is permitted in the country, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Gabon
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Gabon, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
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,
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