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Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Jordan

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36.3% of the adult population are current smokers

There are approximately 2.5 million current smokers in Jordan

57.8% of men are current smokers but only 13.4% of women

Country profile
Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2025-04-24

Smoking in Jordan

4,290

Deaths

4290 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Jordan.

0.2 million €

Market size of NRT.

Estimated NRT market size is 0.2 million €.

Details & datasheet on smoking in Jordan

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Jordan

In Jordan, e-cigarettes are legally allowed and regulated, with some restrictions on their use and advertising. While the import, sale, and online purchase of both e-cigarette devices and nicotine are permitted, its advertising is banned. Moreover, vaping is prohibited in public indoor places, and purchasing e-cigarettes without a prescription is not allowed. Despite these regulations, vaping products are marketed in the country.
In terms of vaping prevalence, Jordan had approximately 683,300 vapers as of 2020, with an adult vaping prevalence of 10.3%. Among men, 16.5% were current e-cigarette users, while the prevalence among women was significantly lower at 3.9%.

Details & datasheet on vaping in Jordan

Heated Tobacco Products

in Jordan

As of March 2025, the number of Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) users was estimated to be 312,000 individuals. This corresponds to a prevalence of 4.1% among adults, with 0.7% among females and 3.4% among males.
In Jordan, Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are legal and regulated as tobacco products. The sale and purchase of HTPs are permitted, and it is legal to import the product for trade, which also implies import for personal use, although no specific source explicitly confirms this.
There are several regulatory restrictions in place: advertising and marketing of HTPs are banned, and these products must be sold in childproof and tamper-proof containers. Health warnings are required on the packaging, and there are restrictions on the flavours of these products. Additionally, HTPs are not permitted to be used in public places. HTPs are taxed as tobacco products, with an excise tax of 3 JOD per 200 units

Details & datasheet on HTP in Jordan

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Jordan

NRT are available in Pharmacy.

Details & datasheet on NRT in Jordan

Snus

in Jordan

There is no available online information regarding the existence of specific laws on snus in Jordan, including its importation, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any accurate or relevant firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on snus in Jordan

Pouches

in Jordan

There are no available sources to provide any specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Jordan, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on pouches in Jordan
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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