As of 2022, the prevalence of adult smoking in the United Kingdom was recorded at 12.9%, according to the Annual Population Survey from the Office for National Statistics. This figure represents a decrease from the 14.3% prevalence noted in 2020. Specifically, the prevalence among males was 14.6% in 2022, down from 16.2% in 2020, while among females, it stood at 11.2% in 2022, a decrease from 12.5% in 2020. The total number of current smokers in 2022 was estimated at approximately 6.4 million, showing a decline from the 7.9 million recorded in 2020. These statistics reflect ongoing efforts and public health initiatives aimed at reducing smoking rates across the UK. Regulatory measures, such as increased taxation on tobacco products and public smoking bans, have contributed to this downward trend, aligning with the broader global aim to decrease tobacco consumption as outlined by the World Health Organization.
75,848
Deaths
75848 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in United Kingdom.
165.4 million €
Market size of NRT.
Estimated NRT market size is 165.4 million €.