Ireland - Smoking Prevalence
In 2017, the country was number 8 among other countries in Smoking Prevalence with 18 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ Who Are Daily Smokers. Ireland is overtaken by Israel, which was ranked number 7 with 18.1 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ Who Are Daily Smokers and is followed by Japan with 17.3 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ Who Are Daily Smokers. Turkey lead the ranking with 25.9 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ Who Are Daily Smokers in 2019, that is a fall of 0.8points versus 2018. Estonia, Italy and South Africa respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Israel recorded the best 5 years average growth at +1.1points per year, while Brazil recorded the worst performance at -9.4points per year.
| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ Who Are Daily Smokers |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 18.00 |
| 2016 | 19.00 |
| 2015 | 19.00 |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 |
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How does Ireland rank in Smoking Prevalence?
| # | 25 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ Who Are Daily Smokers | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Turkey
|
25.90 % | 2019 | -0.8 % | -1.1 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Estonia
|
20.00 % | 2019 | -2.4 % | -2.0 % | View data | |
| 7 |
#7
Israel
|
18.10 % | 2019 | +0.6 % | +1.1 % | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Ireland
|
18.00 % | 2017 | -5.3 % | NA | View data | |
| 9 |
#9
Japan
|
17.30 % | 2019 | -1.7 % | -2.5 % | View data | |