Spain: Smoking Rate Falls to Historic Low
According to Euro Weekly News, Spain's smoking rate has fallen to a historic low. In 2024, the share of smokers stood at 25.84 percent, down from 33.1 percent in 2022. Health advocates attribute this to successful government measures, including higher tax
According to Euro Weekly News, Spain’s smoking rate has fallen to a historic low.
In 2024, the smoking rate stood at 25.84%, down from 33.1% in 2022. Health advocates attribute this to successful government measures, including higher taxes on tobacco products, tighter restrictions on tobacco advertising, the expansion of smoke-free zones to public outdoor areas, and increased funding for smoking cessation services.
Despite the recent decline in smoking rates, tobacco remains a major public health issue in Spain. According to the Spanish Ministry of Health, nearly 50,000 people die each year from smoking-related diseases, accounting for almost 15% of all deaths in the country.
At the same time, the decline in smoking has been accompanied by a surge in vaping. Over the past four years, the number of e-cigarette users has doubled, and 19% of Spaniards have tried e-cigarettes. More than half of e-cigarette users choose nicotine-free products.
To respond to this shift, the Spanish government is introducing new regulations to curb e-cigarette use, including banning e-cigarette use in indoor public places, restricting flavored e-liquids, and limiting them to tobacco flavor only. The government is also considering plain packaging for e-cigarette products and discussing taxes on e-liquids to mirror tobacco taxation.
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