The overall smoking prevalence in Luxembourg has been decreasing since 2006. 21.7% of the adult population in Luxembourg are current smokers, down from 26% in 2006. This means there are now approximately 110,300 smokers in the country. 23.6% of men smoke and for women the figure is 19.8%.
The most recent data show there were 632 annual deaths attributable to tobacco smoking (approximately 224 women and 40 men). The annual percentage of all deaths attributable to tobacco smoking was 17.02% (women: 10.5%; and men: 20.6%).
Nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes) are legal in Luxembourg and there are 16,700 vapers in the country, giving an adult vaping prevalence of 3.13%. Vaping devices can only be sold to those aged 18 and over and there are legal restrictions on their use in public places.
Heated tobacco products are legal but they can be marketed, and the situation is quite complicated for snus. While it is illegal to import snus for trade or buy the product online, it is possible to import it for personal use.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can be marketed and it is available to buy in pharmacies.
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481
Deaths
481 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Luxembourg.
1%
using pouches
Survey results from 2023 show that 1% of respondents in Luxembourg reported using Pouches.
