
7.6% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 55,133 current smokers in Swaziland
14.6% of men are current smokers but only 1% of women
Smoking in Swaziland
The trend in current smoking prevalence in the general population in Swaziland has been fairly flat. In 2000 the overall prevalence was estimated to be around 9%; this decreased to around 8% by 2015, with a projection to increase slightly to 8.5% by 2025. Men's smoking remained flat at 15% between 2000 and 2015, and is projected to increase slightly to 16% by 2025 according to WHO trend data. By contrast, women's smoking during the same period was low at 3% in 2000, then decreased to under 2% in 2015, and is projected to decrease slightly to 1% 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.
370
Deaths
In Swaziland, 370 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.
2.2%
traditional smokeless use
The prevalence of current traditional smokeless use among adults is 2.2%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Swaziland
In Eswatini (Swaziland), there is no specific law governing the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products. It is also unclear whether these products are available in the country. However, some sources suggest that vaping products can be purchased online.
After making sure that you can bring them for personal use, please do not vape in public places to avoid any issues.
If you have any insightful updates regarding vaping and e-cigarette regulations in Swaziland, please email GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Swaziland
There are no specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) in Swaziland, including their sale, purchase, or importation for personal use. If you have any relevant and accurate information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Swaziland
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is allowed in Swaziland (Eswatini), and its products are regulated as medicinal products. As a result, it is legal to sell and use NRT products. These products are available in pharmacies; however, purchasing them requires a prescription. The government does not provide financial support for NRT, as the products are not included on the country's essential drugs list. NRT is allowed.
Snus
in Swaziland
There are no online sources providing information on specific regulations regarding snus in Swaziland. However, information obtained from an industry source in 2014 suggests that snus is permitted in the country, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Swaziland
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Swaziland (Eswatini), including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.