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 €.
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%.
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
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Jordan
NRT are available in Pharmacy.
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.
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.
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