12.2% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 3.0 million current smokers in Peru
21.9% of men are current smokers but only 2.9% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2026-07-01
Smoking in Peru
6,800
Deaths
6,800 annual deaths in Peru are associated with tobacco smoking.
0.3 million €
Market size of NRT.
NRT represent an estimated market size of 0.3 million €.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Peru
There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes. If you have an update please e-mail the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Peru
In Peru, Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are legally allowed for sale and use including sales through online channels. HTPs are also available in general retail stores. The law does not allow health benefit claims about these products and requires health warnings on their packaging. Notably, no restrictions exist on their flavours.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Peru
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is allowed in Peru. This includes the sale and purchase of its products, but with a prescription. NRT products are available in pharmacies. However, they are not included on the country’s essential drugs list, and the government does not cover the cost of NRT. Its Market size value in Peru was estimated to be 0.3 million € in 2019.
Snus
in Peru
Used in Scandinavia for more than 200 years, snus is providing smokers in Sweden and Norway with an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Find out what it is, and why it is considered a safer nicotine product in our briefing paper.
Pouches
in Peru
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
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