South Africa - Smoking Prevalence
Since 2013, South Africa Smoking Prevalence decreased by 0.4points year on year. At 20.2 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2018, the country was number 81 among other countries in Smoking Prevalence. Kiribati topped the ranking with 46.1 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2018, a decrease of 1.3points compared to 2017. Montenegro, Greece and East Timor respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Republic of the Congo witnessed the best average annual growth at +7.1points per year, while Uruguay was the worst growing country at -5.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 20.20 |
| 2017 | 20.30 |
| 2016 | 20.30 |
| 2015 | 20.50 |
| 2014 | 20.50 |
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How does South Africa rank in Smoking Prevalence?
| # | 146 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Kiribati
|
46.10 % | 2018 | -1.3 % | -2.1 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Montenegro
|
45.60 % | 2018 | -0.4 % | -0.6 % | View data | |
| 79 |
#79
Qatar
|
20.60 % | 2018 | +0.0 % | +0.3 % | View data | |
| 81 |
#81
South Africa
|
20.20 % | 2018 | -0.5 % | -0.4 % | View data | |
| 82 |
#82
Finland
|
20.10 % | 2018 | -1.0 % | -1.7 % | View data | |