Japan - Smoking Prevalence
Since 2014, Japan Smoking Prevalence was down by 2.5points year on year. With 17.3 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ Who Are Daily Smokers in 2019, the country was ranked number 9 comparing other countries in Smoking Prevalence. Japan is overtaken by Ireland, which was number 8 with 18 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ Who Are Daily Smokers and is followed by Netherlands at 17.1 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, a fall of 0.8points compared to 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 was the worst growing country at -9.4points per year.
| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ Who Are Daily Smokers |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 17.30 |
| 2018 | 17.60 |
| 2017 | 17.90 |
| 2016 | 18.30 |
| 2015 | 18.20 |
How does Japan 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 | |
| 8 |
#8
Ireland
|
18.00 % | 2017 | -5.3 % | NA | View data | |
| 9 |
#9
Japan
|
17.30 % | 2019 | -1.7 % | -2.5 % | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Netherlands
|
17.10 % | 2019 | -1.7 % | -2.2 % | View data | |