Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-10-30
In Saint Lucia, smoking is allowed and tobacco products are subject to some regulatory measures. The sale and purchase of cigarettes are legal, including purchases made online and from vending machines. Importing cigarettes for trade is also permitted with an import license. Cigarette packaging must bear health warnings to inform consumers of the risks of smoking. The minimum legal age to purchase cigarettes is 18 years. Smoking is legally restricted in certain public places to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. However, there is no total ban on tobacco advertising. The total taxation rate on cigarettes is 43.13%, with a specific excise tax component of 31.29%.
Regarding smoking prevalence, data from 2024 show that the number of current smokers aged 15 years and older in Saint Lucia was approximately 20,000 individuals. The adult current tobacco smoking prevalence was 13.8% overall, 2.9% among females and 25% among males. For reference, data from 2017 indicate an adult daily smoking prevalence of 9.3%, including 16.2% among males and 2.5% among females, with about 13,200 daily smokers reported. Tobacco smoking contributes to mortality in Saint Lucia. In 2021, an estimated 76 deaths were attributable to tobacco smoking, including 60 male and 16 female deaths. Smoking-related deaths accounted for 3.95% of all deaths in the country in 2021, with 5.46% of male deaths and 1.97% of female deaths.
Prevalence
20,000
1
2024
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.6% | 1A A |
| 2023 | 0.2% | 1B B |
| 2024 | 13.8% | 1C |
References:
- WHO. (2024). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2030. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240088283
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-lca.pdf?sfvrsn=853bcf1a_3&download=true. Accessed: 22 June 2025.
- WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
Comments:
- Current tobacco smoking rates among people aged 15 years and older, 2022 estimates. Crude adjusted prevalence (%).
- Adults survey: STEPS Survey, 2019; National, ages 18+
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3% | 1A A |
| 2023 | 0.4% | 1B B |
| 2024 | 2.9% | 1C |
References:
- WHO. (2024). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2030. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240088283
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-lca.pdf?sfvrsn=853bcf1a_3&download=true. Accessed: 22 June 2025.
- WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
Comments:
- Current tobacco smoking rates among people aged 15 years and older, 2022 estimates. Crude adjusted prevalence (%).
- Adults survey: STEPS Survey, 2019; National, ages 18+
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.8% | 1A A |
| 2023 | 0.1% | 1B B |
| 2024 | 25% | 1C |
References:
- WHO. (2024). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2030. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240088283
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-lca.pdf?sfvrsn=853bcf1a_3&download=true. Accessed: 22 June 2025.
- WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
Comments:
- Current tobacco smoking rates among people aged 15 years and older, 2022 estimates. Crude adjusted prevalence (%).
- Adults survey: STEPS Survey, 2019; National, ages 18+
13,206
2
A
9.3%
2
A
2.5%
2
A
16.2%
2
A
References:
- WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017, Country profiles http://www.who.int/tobacco/surveillance/policy/country_profile/en/
Comments:
- Age range varies from majority of WHO prevalence estimates. Data is drawn from the STEPS survey 2012, age range 25 - 64.
Smoking-related mortality
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 82 | 1A |
| 2021 | 76 | 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.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 | 1A |
| 2021 | 16 | 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.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 61 | 1A |
| 2021 | 60 | 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.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7.87% | 1A |
| 2021 | 3.95% | 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.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4% | 1A |
| 2021 | 1.97% | 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.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9.2% | 1A |
| 2021 | 5.46% | 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.
Product promotion
No
1
2023
References:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-lca.pdf?sfvrsn=853bcf1a_3&download=true. Accessed: 22 June 2025.
Regulation
References:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-lca.pdf?sfvrsn=853bcf1a_3&download=true. Accessed: 22 June 2025.
Comments:
- There are certain restrictions in place.
Availability
Yes
1
A
2023
Yes
1
2023
Yes
1
A
2023
Yes
1
2023
Yes
2
A
2025
Yes
1
A
2023
References:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-lca.pdf?sfvrsn=853bcf1a_3&download=true. Accessed: 22 June 2025.
- World Bank. Cigarettes containing tobacco imports by country in 2023. Available at: https://wits.worldbank.org/trade/comtrade/en/country/ALL/year/2023/tradeflow/Imports/partner/WLD/product/240220. Accessed: 2 July 2025.
Comments:
- There are certain restrictions in place.
- An import license is required.
Regulations and restrictions
YES
1
2023
Yes: 18 years
1
2023
YES
1
2023
References:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-lca.pdf?sfvrsn=853bcf1a_3&download=true. Accessed: 22 June 2025.
Tax
0.43
1
A
2023
References:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-lca.pdf?sfvrsn=853bcf1a_3&download=true. Accessed: 22 June 2025.
Comments:
- Total taxes: 43 percent
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