People and animals, gathered around a water well in a desert landscape

6.2% of the adult population are current smokers

There are approximately 520,330 current smokers in Chad

11.1% of men are current smokers but only 1.4% of women

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Data sourced: 2022.   Page updated: 2023-10-10

Smoking in Chad

Current adult tobacco smoking prevalence is 6.2%. (with 1.4% of women and 11.1% of men). There are 531600 daily smokers in Chad. Daily tobacco smoking prevalence is at 7.5%. 3523 people in Chad die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year. tobacco smoking-related health problems account for 3.11% of deaths.

3,523

Deaths

3523 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Chad.

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Chad

There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes. If you have an update please e-mail the GSTHR team.

Heated Tobacco Products

in Chad

You can't advertise HTP in Chad.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Chad

Snus

in Chad

As of the latest data available, there is no specific information regarding the regulatory status of Snus in Chad. The precise details and stipulations concerning the use, sale, or distribution of Snus within the country are currently unspecified. This lack of information could be due to the absence of specific legislation or regulations governing the product in Chad. It is advisable to consult with local authorities or legal counsel for the most accurate and up-to-date information on this matter.

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.