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:
2025-06-19
Smoking in Chad
3,296
Deaths
3296 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Chad.
1.2%
traditional smokeless use
Adult traditional smokeless use prevalence is 1.2%.
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.
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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Chad
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is allowed in Chad. As a result, it is legal to sell NRT products, and purchasing them without a prescription is permitted. Although these products are not regulated as medicinal products, they are available in pharmacies throughout the country. The government does not provide financial support for NRT, as the products are not included on Chad’s essential drugs list. In Chad you don't need a prescription to purchase NRT.
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.
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.
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
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