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Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Tunisia

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20.1% of the adult population are current smokers

There are approximately 1.8 million current smokers in Tunisia

39.7% of men are current smokers but only 1.6% of women

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

Smoking in Tunisia

Current smoking trends for the overall adult population in Tunisia show an increase from 2000 (32%) to 2015 (33%), with a projection to increase further to around 34.4% by 2025. For women, smoking prevalence has been declining gradually year by year, from 7% in 2000 to 1% in 2015, and is projected to be around 0.4% by 2025. The overall upwards trend has been driven by men's current smoking prevalence. Men’s smoking prevalence has been increasing, with 57% being current smokers in 2000, 66% in 2015 and a projection of a further increase to 70% 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 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.

11,047

Deaths

In Tunisia, 11047 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.

0.2 million €

Market size of NRT.

NRT market size is estimated to be 0.2 million €.

Details & datasheet on smoking in Tunisia

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Tunisia

In Tunisia, there is no specific or clear law regulating e-cigarettes. According to Mistervapeuk (@mistervape.co.uk), vaping is not outright banned, but regulations remain unclear, putting it in a legal grey area.
As of 2022, there were approximately 100,000 vapers in Tunisia. While there is no official minimum age restriction for vaping, most vendors apply an 18-year minimum age for sales.
E-cigarettes and nicotine products are legally available for sale, and purchasing without a prescription is allowed. However, health warnings on packaging are required. Tourists can bring vapes for personal use and purchase them within the country. However, while there are no clear rules on public vaping, visitors are encouraged to avoid vaping in public and religious places to prevent any issues.

Details & datasheet on vaping in Tunisia

Heated Tobacco Products

in Tunisia

Tunisia lacks specific legislation concerning Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase, and importation for personal use. If you possess any pertinent and accurate information, kindly share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on HTP in Tunisia

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Tunisia

NRT is legal to market.

Details & datasheet on NRT in Tunisia

Snus

in Tunisia

There are no available online sources providing information regarding the regulatory status of Snus in Tunisia. However, information from an industry source in 2014 indicates that Snus is permitted in the country, including its sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

Details & datasheet on snus in Tunisia

Pouches

in Tunisia

There are no specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia
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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