9.6% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 2.3 million current smokers in Peru
15.6% of men are current smokers but only 3.6% of women
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Data sourced:
2021.
Page updated:
2023-02-24
Smoking in Peru
Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is at 9.6% (with 3.6% of women and 15.6% of men). 7,667 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Peru. The mortality rate associated with tobacco smoking is 5.99%
7,667
Deaths
7,667 people in Peru die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.
0.3 million €
Market size of NRT.
Estimated NRT market size is 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.
Snus
in Peru
Snus is allowed. Use of Snus is permitted by law in Peru.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Peru
Estimated NRT market size is 0.3 million €. In Peru you need a prescription to purchase NRT. Advertising NRT is allowed. You can buy NRT in Pharmacy.
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