Smoking status of adults in the United Kingdom in 2020, by gender

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Conor Stewart,
Sep 21, 2020
In May 2020, it was found that 17 percent of women and 12 percent of men in the United Kingdom smoked tobacco products everyday, while 31 percent of women and 32 percent of men were former smokers. On the other hand, 52 percent of men in the UK have never smoked in comparison to 50 percent of women.

Share of smoking status of adults in the United Kingdom in 2020, by gender

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Release date

May 2020

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

May 6, 2020 to May 7, 2020

Number of respondents

2,091 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

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* Original question worded in the source: Smoking in this question refers to all burnt tobacco products. It does NOT include e-cigarettes. Which of the following statements BEST applies to you?

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