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Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2026-05-12

According to data from 2021, the prevalence of Traditional Smokeless use in Norway was 18%. In the female adult population, 10% currently use Traditional Smokeless. An estimated 25% of adult men are current Traditional Smokeless users. An estimated 7% of adult women use Traditional Smokeless on a daily basis. Traditional Smokeless is allowed. Use of Traditional Smokeless is permitted by law in Norway.

Prevalence

References:
  1. 1. 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-nor.pdf?sfvrsn=e509251f_3&download=true. Accessed: 7 July 2025. 2. Calculation based on population size data of people over 15 years of age (16+). Source of population data: World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  2. 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-nor.pdf?sfvrsn=e509251f_3&download=true. Accessed: 7 July 2025.
Comments:
  1. Adults survey: Statistics Norway Smoking Habits Survey (Reise- og ferieundersøkelse), 2021; National, ages 16-74 World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  2. Adults survey: Statistics Norway Smoking Habits Survey (Reise- og ferieundersøkelse), 2021; National, ages 16-74

Product promotion

References:
  1. 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-nor.pdf?sfvrsn=e509251f_3&download=true. Accessed: 7 July 2025.

Regulation

References:
  1. 1. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Norway. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/norway/sales-restrictions. Accessed: 4 July 2025. 2. WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2025. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240112063. Accessed: 3 July 2025.
  2. 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-nor.pdf?sfvrsn=e509251f_3&download=true. Accessed: 7 July 2025.
Comments:
  1. There are some restrictions in place.

Availability

References:
  1. ReportLinker. European Import of Tobacco Products by Country. Available at: https://www.reportlinker.com/dataset/cdea2f28ccc331a16fc36a6edbd16a2639029582. Accessed: 8 July 2025.
  2. 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-nor.pdf?sfvrsn=e509251f_3&download=true. Accessed: 7 July 2025.
  3. 1. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Norway. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/norway/sales-restrictions. Accessed: 4 July 2025. 2. WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2025. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240112063. Accessed: 3 July 2025.
  4. EU. Alcohol, tobacco and excise duties. Available at: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/alcohol-tobacco-cash/index_en.htm. Accessed: 8 July 2025.
Comments:
  1. There are some restrictions in place.

Regulations and restrictions

References:
  1. WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2025. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240112063. Accessed: 3 July 2025.
  2. 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-nor.pdf?sfvrsn=e509251f_3&download=true. Accessed: 7 July 2025.

Tax

References:
  1. 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-nor.pdf?sfvrsn=e509251f_3&download=true. Accessed: 7 July 2025.
Comments:
  1. Total taxes: 62.95%

Publications

Jun
2025

The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024: A Situation Report

This Briefing Paper summarises The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024: A Situation Report, which uses the latest evidence and new data projections to report on the current global THR situation and its potential to rapidly reduce the burden of disease and mortality associated with risky tobacco use.

May
2022

What is Tobacco Harm Reduction?

Tobacco harm reduction is a potentially life-saving intervention for millions of people across the world who use high-risk tobacco products, offering them the chance to switch to a range of safer nicotine products. Here, we provide a detailed introduction to the principles, history and evidence for this vital public health strategy.

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. If you have reason to think that the information supplied on the GSTHR is inaccurate, please contact us with details and any references and we will rectify any errors.