20.7% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 15,421 current smokers in Seychelles
34.6% of men are current smokers but only 5.6% of women
Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2025-06-19
Smoking in Seychelles
There is a downwards trend in current smoking prevalence in the general population in Seychelles. Smoking prevalence was 25% overall in 2000, which declined to 21.5% in 2015 with a further drop to 20% projected by 2025. For men, the prevalence decreased from 48% in 2000 to 36% in 2015, with a further decrease to 33% projected by 2025. Women’s prevalence was 9% in 2000; this decreased to around 7% in 2015, and is projected to decrease further to around 6% 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.
91
Deaths
91 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Seychelles.
0.3%
traditional smokeless use
The prevalence of current traditional smokeless use among adults is 0.3%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Seychelles
In Seychelles, e-cigarettes are banned and regulated as tobacco products. Their import, sale, and trade—whether for devices or nicotine—are prohibited. Online sources also suggest that bringing vaping products for personal use is not allowed, though this information is unverified. Travelers are thus advised to check with relevant authorities before attempting to bring any vaping products into the country. Since e-cigarettes fall under tobacco regulations, it can be assumed that vaping in public places is restricted.
In terms of prevalence, a national survey (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Report-final30apr24.pdf) found that the prevalence of e-cigarette use in Seychelles in 2024 was 5.6% among males and 4.7% among females aged 18-74 years. This indicates that e-cigarettes are availabe and used by people in the country.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Seychelles
Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are prohibited by law in Seychelles and are regulated as tobacco products. According to these regulations, it is illegal to manufacture, sell, market, promote, or advertise tobacco products. Their use is also prohibited in public places, and the minimum age for sale is 18 years. Health warnings on packaging and notifications for new products are required. Conversely, some sources indicate that tobacco products can be imported with the necessary license.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Seychelles
In Seychelles, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is allowed, and it is legal to use, sell, and purchase NRT products without a prescription. While these products are not regulated as medicinal products, they are available in pharmacies. Although NRT is not included on the country's essential drugs list, the government provides full financial support to help cover its cost. You can buy NRT in Pharmacy.
Snus
in Seychelles
There are no online sources indicating specific regulations regarding snus in Seychelles, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Seychelles
Available sources do not indicate any specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Seychelles, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
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