
12.2% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 2.0 million current smokers in Mozambique
22.2% of men are current smokers but only 3.2% of women
Smoking in Mozambique
There has been a downwards trend in current smoking prevalence in the general population in Mozambique. Smoking prevalence was 22% overall in 2000 and declined to 16% in 2015, with a further drop to 13% projected by 2025. For men the prevalence decreased from 38% in 2000 to 28% in 2015, with a further decrease to 23% projected by 2025. Women’s prevalence was much lower, at 8% in 2000; this decreased to around 5% in 2015 and is projected to decrease slightly to around 3.5% 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.
7,363
Deaths
7363 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Mozambique.
12.2%
tobacco smoking
The prevalence of current tobacco smoking among adults is 12.2%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Mozambique
In Mozambique, several sources indicate that no specific laws govern e-cigarettes and vaping. There are no available data on whether the sale, purchase, marketing, advertisement, or import of vaping products is allowed, nor on any public use restrictions and age limitations.
If you have firsthand experience or insights on vaping regulations in Mozambique, please email the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Mozambique
Mozambique does not have specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase, and importation for personal use. If you have any relevant and accurate information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Mozambique
You can't advertise NRT in Mozambique.
Snus
in Mozambique
There are no online sources indicating specific regulations regarding Snus in Mozambique. However, information obtained from an industry source in 2014 suggests that Snus is permitted in the country, including its sale and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Mozambique
Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper