
16.7% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 3.1 million current smokers in Yemen
27% of men are current smokers but only 6.3% of women
Smoking in Yemen
Current smoking trends for the overall adult population in the Yemen show a decrease from 2000 (22%) to 2015 (17.5%), with a projection to decrease further to around 16% by 2025. This downwards trend has been driven largely by women's smoking prevalence. For women, smoking prevalence has been declining gradually year by year, from 14% in 2000 to 7% in 2015, and is projected to be around 5% by 2025. For men, the trend is very slightly downwards, with 30% being current smokers in 2000, 28% in 2015, and a projection of a tiny further decrease to 27.5% 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.
16,858
Deaths
16858 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Yemen.
11.3%
traditional smokeless use
Adult traditional smokeless use prevalence is 11.3%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Yemen
E-cigarettes and vaping products are banned in Yemen. Due to a lack of information online, we cannot confirm whether they can be brought for personal use. If you have accurate data, please email the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Yemen
In Yemen, there is no specific law regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including regulations on importation, sale, purchase, and use. However, sources suggest that the tax on HTPs is 50% of the retail sale value, implying the availability of the product in the country. If you have any relevant and accurate information, please send an email to the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Yemen
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in Yemen, and its products are not regulated as medicinal products. As a result, it is illegal to sell NRT products. NRT is not included on Yemen’s essential drugs list. It is not clear whether these products can be imported for personal use, so it is advised to keep the prescription or purchase documents with you. The sale of NRT is banned.
Snus
in Yemen
There are no available online sources on the specific regulatory status of snus in Yemen, including its import, sale, and purchase. If you have any related firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Yemen
There are no specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Yemen, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.