Data sourced:
2021.
Page updated:
2025-01-14
In Libya, tobacco smoking remains a significant public health concern. In 2021, tobacco smoking caused 4,776 deaths in the country, of which 4,016 were among males and 760 among females. These deaths accounted for 10.29% of all fatalities, with 14.67% of male deaths and 3.99% of female deaths attributed to smoking. Compared to 2016, this shows a noticeable increase in the total number of smoking-related deaths, which was 3,620, with male and female deaths accounting for 3,130 and 490, respectively. The percentage of all deaths attributable to tobacco smoking decreased from 18.12% in 2016 to 10.29% in 2021.
Adult daily smoking prevalence rates in 2009 were reported at 47.6% for males and 0.1% for females, highlighting a significantly higher smoking rate among the male population. This data underscores the critical need for continued public health interventions and regulatory measures to mitigate the harmful impact of tobacco smoking on public health in Libya.
Prevalence
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | 0.1% | 1A A |
| 2009 | 0.1% | 1B B |
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017, Country profiles http://www.who.int/tobacco/surveillance/policy/country_profile/en/
- STEPS Survey, 2009; National, ages 25-64. Cited in WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Country profile.
Comments:
- �Age range differs from WHO age standardised estimates. Source: Daily smoking. STEPS Survey, 2009; National, ages 25-64
- Prevalence of daily tobacco smoking from the latest survey.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | 46.7% | 1A A |
| 2009 | 47.6% | 1B B |
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017, Country profiles http://www.who.int/tobacco/surveillance/policy/country_profile/en/
- STEPS Survey, 2009; National, ages 25-64. Cited in WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Country profile.
Comments:
- �Age range differs from WHO age standardised estimates. Source: Daily smoking. STEPS Survey, 2009; National, ages 25-64
- Prevalence of daily tobacco smoking from the latest survey.
References:
- STEPS Survey, 2009; National, ages 25-64. Cited in WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Country profile.
Comments:
- Prevalence of daily tobacco smoking from the latest survey.
Smoking-related mortality
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.6 thousand | 1A |
| 2021 | 4.8 thousand | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 490 | 1A |
| 2021 | 760 | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.1 thousand | 1A |
| 2021 | 4.0 thousand | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18.12% | 1A |
| 2021 | 10.29% | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.2% | 1A |
| 2021 | 3.99% | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 20.3% | 1A |
| 2021 | 14.67% | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
References:
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
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