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9.9% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 400,337 current smokers in Oman
15.7% of men are current smokers but only 0.3% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-04-24
Smoking in Oman
There has been an upwards trend in current smoking prevalence in the general population in Oman. In 2000 the overall prevalence was estimated to be around 8%; this increased to 11.5% by 2015, with a projection to increase to 12.5% by 2025. This increase in prevalence has been driven entirely by men's smoking, which increased from 14% to 16% between 2000 and 2015, and is projected to increase further to 18% by 2025 according to WHO trend data. By contrast, women's smoking during the same period has remained less than 1% from 2000 to 2015, and is projected to be less than 0.5% 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.
756
Deaths
In Oman, 756 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.
9.9%
tobacco smoking
The prevalence of current tobacco smoking among adults is 9.9%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Oman
As of January 2025, the available data indicate that e-cigarettes and vaping products are banned in Oman. The import, sale, and use of vapes are illegal in the country. While it is unclear whether all advertising is banned, there are some legal options for purchasing e-cigarettes where bans are in place. Travelers should be aware of these strict regulations to avoid any legal issues.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Oman
Oman has stringent regulations for Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), classifying them under a regulatory ban. This ban was implemented following the introduction of the product. According to these regulations, HTPs are treated as tobacco products. It is not legally allowed to import HTPs, either for personal use or trade, nor is it permitted to sell, purchase, market, or advertise them in any form. HTP is illegal to be marketed.
Snus
in Oman
There are no available online sources giving information about the regulatory status of Snus in Oman. However, information from an industry source in 2014 suggests that Snus is permitted in the country, including its sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Oman
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Oman, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
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