Countries with the Most Smokers, 2012
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
According to the World Health Organization, tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death and continues to be a serious problem around the world. In Turkey, almost 40% of male deaths can be linked to tobacco use. Here are the countries with the most smokers according to data released by the World Health Organization in 2012.
| Country | Percent of adults who smoke | Per capita annual cigarette consumption | Price of cigarettes per pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Austria | 47.0 | 1,650 cigarettes | $6.20 |
| 2. Papua New Guinea | 44.0 | 670 cigarettes | $4.86 |
| 3. Chile | 40.6 | 860 cigarettes | $3.80 |
| 4. Russia | 39.1 | 2,786 cigarettes | $1.74 |
| 5. Bulgaria | 38.8 | 2,822 cigarettes | $3.29 |
| 6. Hungary | 36.5 | 1,518 cigarettes | $3.56 |
| 7. Czech Republic | 36.3 | 2,125 cigarettes | $4.33 |
| 8. Romania | 32.4 | 1,404 cigarettes | $3.79 |
| 9. Turkey | 31.2 | 1,399 cigarettes | $4.38 |
| 10. Slovakia | 30.5 | 1,403 cigarettes | $3.66 |
Source: World Health Organization, 2012
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