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Datos obtenidos:
2025.
Página actualizada:
2025-10-30
En Costa Rica, fumar tabaco es legal, pero existen ciertas restricciones. La venta de cigarrillos está permitida; sin embargo, no se permite comprarlos por internet ni en máquinas expendedoras. La importación de cigarrillos para su comercialización está autorizada con la debida licencia. Es obligatorio incluir advertencias sanitarias en los empaques de cigarrillos y la edad mínima legal para su compra es de 18 años. Además, hay restricciones legales para fumar en espacios públicos y está vigente una prohibición total de la publicidad de cigarrillos. Los cigarrillos están gravados con un impuesto total del 73%. En 2022, había aproximadamente 3,000 adultos fumadores diarios en Costa Rica, lo que equivale a una prevalencia de consumo diario en adultos del 18.8%. Entre los hombres, la prevalencia diaria fue del 23.3% y entre las mujeres, del 14.6%. La prevalencia de consumo actual entre adultos fue del 25.5%, con un 30.3% en hombres y un 21.4% en mujeres. En 2021, se estimó que 20 muertes estuvieron relacionadas con el consumo de tabaco, de las cuales 15 correspondieron a hombres y 5 a mujeres. Esto indica que el tabaquismo representó aproximadamente el 12.17% de todas las muertes en el país, con un 15.76% entre los hombres y un 6.96% entre las mujeres.
Prevalencia
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 385,466 | 1A |
| 2024 | 323,000 | 1B |
Referencias:
- (1) WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025, third edition. (2019). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/who-global-report-on-trends-in-prevalence-of-tobacco-use-2000-2025-third-edition. (2) Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Ed.). (2019). World Population Prospects 2019 (Online Edition Rev. 1.; Population Division). United Nations. https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
- WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8.9% | 1A A |
| 2019 | 9.8% | 1B |
| 2020 | 8.9% | 1C |
| 2022 | 8.8% | 1D B |
| 2024 | 7.8% | 1E |
Referencias:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
- WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025, third edition. (2019). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/who-global-report-on-trends-in-prevalence-of-tobacco-use-2000-2025-third-edition.
- WHO. (2021). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025, fourth edition (4th ed). World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/348537
- WHO. (2024). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2030. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240088283
- WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
Comentarios:
- Adults survey: Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 2015; National, ages 15+
- Current tobacco smoking rates among people aged 15 years and older, 2022 estimates. Crude adjusted prevalence (%).
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.4% | 1A A |
| 2019 | 5% | 1B |
| 2020 | 4.6% | 1C |
| 2022 | 4.5% | 1D B |
| 2024 | 4% | 1E |
Referencias:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
- WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025, third edition. (2019). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/who-global-report-on-trends-in-prevalence-of-tobacco-use-2000-2025-third-edition.
- WHO. (2021). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025, fourth edition (4th ed). World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/348537
- WHO. (2024). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2030. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240088283
- WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
Comentarios:
- Adults survey: Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 2015; National, ages 15+
- Current tobacco smoking rates among people aged 15 years and older, 2022 estimates. Crude adjusted prevalence (%).
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13.4% | 1A A |
| 2019 | 14.7% | 1B |
| 2020 | 13.1% | 1C |
| 2022 | 13.2% | 1D B |
| 2024 | 11.8% | 1E |
Referencias:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
- WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025, third edition. (2019). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/who-global-report-on-trends-in-prevalence-of-tobacco-use-2000-2025-third-edition.
- WHO. (2021). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025, fourth edition (4th ed). World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/348537
- WHO. (2024). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2030. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240088283
- WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
Comentarios:
- Adults survey: Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 2015; National, ages 15+
- Current tobacco smoking rates among people aged 15 years and older, 2022 estimates. Crude adjusted prevalence (%).
224,344
2
A
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | 5.8% | 3A A |
| 2015 | 5.8% | 3B B |
Referencias:
- Global Adult Tobacco Survey, 2015. Available at:https://nccd.cdc.gov/GTSSDataSurveyResources/Ancillary/DataReports.aspx?CAID=1
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
Comentarios:
- In Costa Rica, GATS was first conducted in 2015 as a household survey of persons 15 years of age. A multi-stage, geographically clustered sample design was used to produce nationally representative data. There were a total of 8,607 completed individual interviews.
- Adults survey: Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 2015; National, ages 15+
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | 2.9% | 3A A |
| 2015 | 2.9% | 3B B |
Referencias:
- Global Adult Tobacco Survey, 2015. Available at:https://nccd.cdc.gov/GTSSDataSurveyResources/Ancillary/DataReports.aspx?CAID=1
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
Comentarios:
- In Costa Rica, GATS was first conducted in 2015 as a household survey of persons 15 years of age. A multi-stage, geographically clustered sample design was used to produce nationally representative data. There were a total of 8,607 completed individual interviews.
- Adults survey: Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 2015; National, ages 15+
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | 8.7% | 3A A |
| 2015 | 8.7% | 3B B |
Referencias:
- Global Adult Tobacco Survey, 2015. Available at:https://nccd.cdc.gov/GTSSDataSurveyResources/Ancillary/DataReports.aspx?CAID=1
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
Comentarios:
- In Costa Rica, GATS was first conducted in 2015 as a household survey of persons 15 years of age. A multi-stage, geographically clustered sample design was used to produce nationally representative data. There were a total of 8,607 completed individual interviews.
- Adults survey: Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 2015; National, ages 15+
Referencias:
- WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
- Global Adult Tobacco Survey, 2015. Available at:https://nccd.cdc.gov/GTSSDataSurveyResources/Ancillary/DataReports.aspx?CAID=1
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
Comentarios:
- In Costa Rica, GATS was first conducted in 2015 as a household survey of persons 15 years of age. A multi-stage, geographically clustered sample design was used to produce nationally representative data. There were a total of 8,607 completed individual interviews.
- Adults survey: Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 2015; National, ages 15+
Mortalidad
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,187 | 1A |
| 2021 | 1,575 | 1B A |
Referencias:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comentarios:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 339 | 1A |
| 2021 | 379 | 1B A |
Referencias:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comentarios:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 848 | 1A |
| 2021 | 1,196 | 1B A |
Referencias:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comentarios:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6.06% | 1A |
| 2021 | 5.12% | 1B A |
Referencias:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comentarios:
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.7% | 1A |
| 2021 | 2.87% | 1B A |
Referencias:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comentarios:
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7% | 1A |
| 2021 | 6.82% | 1B A |
Referencias:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comentarios:
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
Referencias:
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comentarios:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
Promoción de productos
Referencias:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
Regulación
Referencias:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
Comentarios:
- There are some restrictions.
Disponibilidad
Sí
1
A
2023
No
1
2023
Sí
1
A
2023
No
1
2023
Sí
2
A
2025
Referencias:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
- World Bank. Cigarettes containing tobacco imports by country in 2023. Available at: https://wits.worldbank.org/trade/comtrade/en/country/ALL/year/2023/tradeflow/Imports/partner/WLD/product/240220. Accessed: 2 July 2025.
Comentarios:
- There are some restrictions.
- An import license is required.
Regulaciones y restricciones
Sí
1
2023
Sí: 18 años
1
2023
Sí
1
2023
Referencias:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
Impuesto
0.55
1
A
2023
Referencias:
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-cri.pdf?sfvrsn=7f4e4b8b_3&download=true. Accessed: 10 June 2025.
Comentarios:
- Total taxes: 55.14%
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