
19.5% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 7.9 million current smokers in Myanmar
36.5% of men are current smokers but only 3.1% of women
Smoking in Myanmar
Current smoking prevalence in the general population in Myanmar is in decline, from 31% in 2000 to 21% in 2015, with a projected further decrease to 16% by 2025. For men the decrease has been most noticeable with a decrease from 50% in 2000 to 36% in 2015, and a projected decrease to 29% by 2025. For women the decrease was more modest, from 13.5% in 2000 to 6.5% in 2015, with a projected further decrease to 4% 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.
56,841
Deaths
56841 people in Myanmar die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.
19.5%
tobacco smoking
Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is 19.5%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Myanmar
There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes. If you have an update please e-mail the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Myanmar
Myanmar 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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Myanmar
You can't advertise NRT in Myanmar.
Snus
in Myanmar
There are no online sources indicating specific regulations regarding Snus in Myanmar, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Myanmar
Available sources do not indicate any specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Myanmar, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.