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Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Chad

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6.8% of the adult population are current smokers

There are approximately 611,604 current smokers in Chad

12.3% of men are current smokers but only 1.4% of women

Country profile
Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2025-04-24

Smoking in Chad

3,296

Deaths

3296 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Chad.

6.8%

tobacco smoking

Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is 6.8%.

Details & datasheet on smoking in Chad

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Chad

In Chad, the regulation of e-cigarettes is unclear, with some sources indicating that there are no specific laws, while others, such as the Tobacco Control Law, state that vaping is allowed with a minimum age restriction of 32 years.
There is no clear information on whether travelers can bring vaping products for personal use. Those planning to do so are advised to check with Chadian customs before traveling.
Regardless of regulations, vaping in public places and by children is discouraged.

Details & datasheet on vaping in Chad

Heated Tobacco Products

in Chad

Chad does not have any specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase, or importation for personal use. If you have any relevant and accurate information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on HTP in Chad

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Chad
Details & datasheet on NRT in Chad

Snus

in Chad

There is no information regarding the specific regulatory status of Snus in Chad, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on snus in Chad

Pouches

in Chad

There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Chad, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on pouches in Chad
The GSTHR database is updated regularly by our team. However, please be aware that the information we provide does not constitute legal advice. 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, you should verify the information independently. If you have reason to think that the information supplied on the GSTHR is inaccurate, please contact us with details and any references and we will rectify any errors.
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