Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Cambodia

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Cambodia Background

14.1% of the adult population are current smokers

There are approximately 1.7 million current smokers in Cambodia

27.3% of men are current smokers but only 1.8% of women

Country profile

Data sourced: 2025. Page updated: 2025-12-11

Smoking in Cambodia

Current smoking prevalence in the general population in Cambodia is in decline, from 24% in 2000 to 15% in 2015, with a projected further decrease to under 12% by 2025. Prevalence for men has decreased from 44% in 2000 to 29% in 2015, with a projected further decrease to 23% going forward to 2025. For women, current smoking prevalence decreased from 6% in 2000 to 2% in 2015, and is projected to be around 1% 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.

17,306

Deaths

17,306 people in Cambodia die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.

0%

e-cigarette vaping

Data collected in 2021 indicate that 0% of people in Cambodia were E-cigarettes users.

Details & datasheet on smoking in Cambodia

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Cambodia

A government circular from 2014 (No. 001/14 Sor.Nor.No.NACD) issued by the National Authority for Combatting Drugs bans the sale, importation and use of e-cigarettes. It requires all authorities to take action to "Terminate all forms of consumptions and sales of Shisha and e-cigarettes by confiscating those prohibited products" and to "Terminate and restrain all forms of the sales and imports". Officially all e-cigarettes found by authorities, in any situation, will be confiscated. However, reports have been received from travellers stating that they have not had problems taking e-cigarettes into the country for personal use, and using e-cigarettes in smoking-designated areas seems acceptable.

Details & datasheet on vaping in Cambodia

Heated Tobacco Products

in Cambodia

You can't advertise HTP in Cambodia.

Details & datasheet on HTP in Cambodia

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Cambodia

You can't advertise NRT in Cambodia.

Details & datasheet on NRT in Cambodia

Snus

in Cambodia

Used in Scandinavia for more than 200 years, snus is providing smokers in Sweden and Norway with an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Find out what it is, and why it is considered a safer nicotine product in our briefing paper.

Details & datasheet on snus in Cambodia

Pouches

in Cambodia

Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper

Details & datasheet on pouches in Cambodia

Top Stories from Cambodia

January 16, 2026 by cambodianess.com

Story

Despite Longstanding Ban, Vaping Continues Across Cambodia

Despite Cambodia's bans on electronic cigarettes since 2014, the circulation of vapes persists due to weak enforcement, creating concerns over youth addiction and public health risks. Despite a reinforced ban in October 2025, illicit trading continues, with recent seizures and arrests. Analysts emphasize that strict enforcement and community involvement are crucial to combat the issue. E-cigarettes are particularly harmful …

Regions: Asia Cambodia

Cambodia introduces new anti-vape measures

October 23, 2025 by asianews.network

Cambodia Reinforces Ban on E-Cigarettes and Shisha

October 23, 2025 by tobaccoreporter.com

May 14, 2025 by thestar.com.my

Story

Cambodian PM reiterates ban on investment in e-cigarette production

Cambodian PM Hun Manet stated that e-cigarette production won't be allowed in Cambodia due to health concerns, reaffirming the ban on e-cigarettes and shisha since 2014. The government focuses on preventing illegal tobacco product imports, raising awareness of smoking's health risks. The Ministry of Health warns about e-cigarettes' nicotine content, leading to severe health issues like lung disease and …

Regions: Asia Cambodia

Cambodian PM reaffirms ban on e-cigarette investment

May 14, 2025 by khmertimeskh.com

November 06, 2024 by scmp.com

Story

Cambodia announces ban on smoking shisha and e-cigarettes

Cambodia has imposed a ban on e-cigarettes and shisha pipes, citing concerns over their …

Regions: Asia Cambodia

February 05, 2024 by thesun.my

Story

Cambodia warns of serious effects from smoking e-cigarettes, shisha, heated tobacco products

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health warned on Sunday that e-cigarettes, shisha and heated tobacco products …

Regions: Asia Cambodia

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