Data sourced:
2023.
Page updated:
2025-06-19
As of 2014, 14200 people in Swaziland (Eswatini) were reported as current users of traditional smokeless tobacco. The adult current use prevalence was 2.2% overall—2.7% among men and 1.8% among women. The adult daily use prevalence of traditional smokeless tobacco was 1.4%, with both men and women reporting the same daily use rate of 1.4%. Traditional smokeless tobacco is allowed by law in Swaziland. The use and sale of the product are legal, but buying it online is not permitted. Moreover, there is a ban on all advertising, and health warnings are required on product packaging. The minimum legal age for purchase is 18 years.
Prevalence
2.2%
1
A
2014
1.8%
1
A
2014
2.7%
1
A
2014
1.4%
1
A
2014
1.4%
1
A
2014
1.4%
1
A
2014
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-swz.pdf?sfvrsn=3637a71f_3&download=true. Accessed: 19 May 2025.
Comments:
- Adults survey: Swaziland STEPS NCD Risk Factor Survey, 2014; National, ages 15-69
Product promotion
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-swz.pdf?sfvrsn=3637a71f_3&download=true. Accessed: 19 May 2025.
Regulation
Allowed
1
2020
References:
- Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Eswatini. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/eswatini/sales-restrictions
Availability
Yes
1
2020
Yes
1
2020
No
2
2023
Yes
1
2020
References:
- Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Eswatini. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/eswatini/sales-restrictions
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-swz.pdf?sfvrsn=3637a71f_3&download=true. Accessed: 19 May 2025.
Regulations and restrictions
YES
1
2023
Yes: 18 years
1
2023
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-swz.pdf?sfvrsn=3637a71f_3&download=true. Accessed: 26 May 2025.
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