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Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Liberia

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5.9% of the adult population are current smokers

There are approximately 181,602 current smokers in Liberia

10.7% of men are current smokers but only 1.2% of women

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

Smoking in Liberia

There has been a downwards trend in current smoking prevalence in the general population in Liberia. In 2000 the prevalence was estimated to be 13%; this decreased to 9% by 2015, with a projection to decrease to 8% by 2025. Men's smoking decreased from 21% to 17% between 2000 and 2015, and is projected to decrease further to 16% by 2025 according to WHO trend data. Women's smoking during the same period decreased from 5% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2015, and is projected to reduce to under 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.

660

Deaths

660 people in Liberia die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.

5.9%

tobacco smoking

Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is 5.9%.

Details & datasheet on smoking in Liberia

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Liberia

In Liberia, several sources indicate that there are no specific laws regulating e-cigarettes and vaping. There is limited data on whether the sale, purchase, marketing, advertisement, or import of vaping products is allowed, as well as on any restrictions for public use.
However, a WHO study on e-cigarette use among students suggests that vaping products are available and used in Liberia, though it remains unclear how common they are.
If you have firsthand experience or insights on vaping regulations in Liberia, please email the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on vaping in Liberia

Heated Tobacco Products

in Liberia

Liberia does not have specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase, or importation for personal use. If you have any relevant and accurate information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on HTP in Liberia

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Liberia

You can't advertise NRT in Liberia.

Details & datasheet on NRT in Liberia

Snus

in Liberia

There are no online sources providing information on specific regulations regarding Snus in Liberia. However, information obtained from an industry source in 2014 shows that Snus is permitted in the country. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on snus in Liberia

Pouches

in Liberia

Available sources do not indicate any specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Liberia, 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 Liberia
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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