Estimates of current tobacco use and tobacco smoking in EECA (2022)

Tobacco smoking is the leading form of tobacco consumption in EECA, albeit with distinct variations across countries. In 2022, the region recorded an average smoking rate of 23.3%, accounting for 20.7 million current smokers. Projections indicate a decrease in these rates, from 28.2% in 2000 to an expected 20.5% by 2030. In countries like Uzbekistan, the prevalence of current smoking (10.7%) is significantly lower than the overall tobacco use rate (16.7%). This underscores the notable impact of smokeless tobacco, especially nasvay, on the region’s patterns of tobacco consumption.