6.3% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 307,000 current smokers in Paraguay
10.1% of men are current smokers but only 2.6% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2026.
Page updated:
2026-08-10
Smoking in Paraguay
There has been a downwards trend in current smoking prevalence in the general population in Paraguay. Smoking prevalence was 30% overall in 2000 and declined to 14% in 2015, with a further drop to 8.5% projected by 2025. For men, the prevalence decreased from 44% in 2000 to 22% in 2015, with a further decrease to 14% projected by 2025. Women’s prevalence was 15% in 2000; this decreased to around 5% in 2015, and is projected to decrease further to under 3% 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 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.
3,955
Deaths
3,955 annual deaths in Paraguay are associated with tobacco smoking.
4.8%
e-cigarette vaping
As of 2022, E-cigarettes use in Paraguay stood at 4.8%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Paraguay
In Paraguay, e-cigarettes (including disposable e-cigarettes) and vaping are allowed by law. However, there are some restrictions on these products. Vaping products are not allowed to be purchased through online channels. Manufacturers are required to notify the authorities of new vaping products. Manufacturers are also required to place health warnings on the packaging of vaping products and use only child- and tamper-proof containers. No restrictions exist on flavours, but nicotine content should not exceed 20 mg/ml. Restrictions also exist on vaping in public places.
There were an estimated 244,844 current vapers in Paraguay in 2022, representing an adult current vaping prevalence of 4.8%. This prevalence was 2.9% among females and 6.7% among males in 2022.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Paraguay
In Paraguay, Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are regulated as tobacco products and are allowed for sale and use. Sales of HTPs are not allowed through online channels but they can be found and purchased in general retail stores. The law does not allow health benefit claims about these products and requires manufacturers to place health warning on their packaging. Restrictions also exist on their flavours.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Paraguay
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned in Paraguay, including the sale and purchase of its products. It is unclear whether these products can be imported for personal use. Therefore, travelers are advised to bring a prescription or proof of purchase with them.
Snus
in Paraguay
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 Paraguay
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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