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30.4% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 64.4 million current smokers in Indonesia
59.7% of men are current smokers but only 1.2% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-11-05
Smoking in Indonesia
There has been an upwards trend in current smoking prevalence in the general population in Indonesia. In 2000 the prevalence was estimated to be 32%; this increased to 39% in 2015, with a projection to increase to 43% by 2025. This increase in prevalence has been driven entirely by men's smoking, which increased from 59% to 75% between 2000 and 2015, and is projected to increase further to 83.5% by 2025 according to WHO trend data. Women's smoking during the same period remained low in comparison, at 5% in 2000, 3% in 2015, and is projected to decrease to 2% 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.
268,614
Deaths
268,614 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Indonesia.
1%
e-cigarette vaping
By 2023, E-cigarettes had been used by around 1% of individuals in Indonesia.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Indonesia
As of 2021, the number of vapers in Indonesia was estimated to be 6 million, corresponding to a 3% vaping prevalence among adults. This includes a prevalence of 0.3% among females and 5.8% among males. Indonesia has adopted a positive regulatory stance towards e-cigarettes. Despite being classifyied as tobacco products, they are treated as consumer goods. As a result, it is legal to use, sell, and market vaping products, and individuals are permitted to purchase them online for personal use.
The importation of vaping products and nicotine for trade is allowed, and no prescriptions are required to purchase them. However, there are some regulations in place. Manufacturers are required to include health warnings on packaging and must adhere to nicotine content limits. Additionally, the excise tax on vaping products ranges from 10% to 50% of the tax levied on combustible cigarettes. Vaping is prohibited in public places, and the minimum age for purchasing vaping products is set at 21.
Overall, Indonesia offers a positive regulatory environment for vaping, providing smokers with a less harmful alternative to combustable cigarettes.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Indonesia
Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are allowed by law in Indonesia, permitting their sale, online purchase, and use. However, health warnings on packaging are required, health claims are prohibited, and there are no restrictions on the flavour range. The excise tax rate is set at more than 50% of the tax levied on cigarettes.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Indonesia
In Indonesia, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is allowed, and it is legal to sell and purchase NRT products without a prescription. While these products are not regulated as medicinal products, they are available in pharmacies. The government does not provide financial support to help cover the cost of NRT, as it is not included on the country's essential drugs list. In Indonesia you don't need a prescription to purchase NRT.
Snus
in Indonesia
Indonesia has favourable regulations regarding snus, permitting its sale and use. There are no restrictions on its flavour ranges. However, some restrictions remain in place: health claims on the product are not allowed, but health warnings on packaging are required. The excise tax rates are greater than 50%, or the equivalent, of those enforced on combustable cigarettes.
Pouches
in Indonesia
In Indonesia, nicotine pouches are legally allowed, including their sale, online purchase, and use. There are no restrictions on the range of their flavors. However, some restrictions still apply: health claims are not permitted, and nicotine content is restricted to less than 16.6 mg per pouch. The excise tax rate ranges between 10% and 50% of those levied on cigarettes.
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