16.1% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 2.7 million current smokers in Madagascar
31.2% of men are current smokers but only 1.2% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-06-19
Smoking in Madagascar
5,485
Deaths
In Madagascar, 5485 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.
16.1%
tobacco smoking
The prevalence of current tobacco smoking among adults is 16.1%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Madagascar
In Madagascar, several sources suggest that no specific laws regulate e-cigarettes and vaping. Data on whether the sale, purchase, marketing, advertisement, or import of vaping products is permitted are limited. Data on any public use restrictions are not available either.
If you have firsthand experience or insights regarding e-cigarettes and vaping regulations in Madagascar, please email the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Madagascar
Madagascar 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. You can't advertise HTP in Madagascar.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Madagascar
In Madagascar, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is allowed, and it is legal to use, sell, and purchase NRT products without a prescription. Although these products are not regulated as medicinal products, they are available in pharmacies. They are not, however, included on the country's essential drugs list. Therefore, the government does not provide financial support to cover the cost of NRT. NRT is legal to market.
Snus
in Madagascar
There are no online sources providing information on specific regulations regarding snus in Madagascar, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Madagascar
Available sources do not indicate any specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Madagascar, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
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.
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