6.9% of the adult population are daily smokers
There are approximately 1.6 million daily smokers in Sudan
12.6% of men are daily smokers but only 0.3% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2026-08-07
Smoking in Sudan
15,144
Deaths
In Sudan, 15,144 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.
7.9%
traditional smokeless use
By 2016, Traditional Smokeless had been used by around 7.9% of individuals in Sudan.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Sudan
There is no specific law for e-cigarettes in Sudan. If you have an update please share with the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Sudan
Sudan does not have any specific laws and regulations around Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs). If you have any updates, please share with the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Sudan
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in Sudan. Therefore, it is illegal to sell NRT products which are also not included on the country's essential drugs list. It is not clear whether these products can be imported for personal use, so it is advised to keep the prescription or purchase documents with you.
Snus
in Sudan
There are no available online sources giving information about the regulatory status of snus in Sudan. If you have any related information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Sudan
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Sudan, 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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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,
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