WHO: Global Number of Smokers Decreased by 35 Million in 2020
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According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, the number of smokers aged 15 and above worldwide totaled 991 million in 2020. This figure represents a 3.41% decrease, or 35 million people, compared to 2015, when the number was 1.026 billion.
The WHO also predicts a further reduction of 35 million smokers by 2025, despite the growing global population. This is attributed to many countries achieving global tobacco control targets.
By region, the Western Pacific had the highest number of smokers aged 15 and above in 2020, reaching 377 million. This was followed by South Asia and Europe with 198 million and 176 million, respectively.
By gender, the Western Pacific region had the highest number of male smokers at 377 million. Europe had the highest number of female smokers, reaching 63 million.
The highest tobacco use rate was among the 45-54 age group at 28.5%. The rate for the 15-24 age group was 14.2%.
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