The use of tobacco in Africa is most prevalent among men. In 2020, the tobacco use rate among the male population on the continent was estimated at 17.8 percent, compared to a rate of 2.2 percent among women. In general, tobacco consumption in Africa has been declining in the period under review.
Prevalence of tobacco use in Africa from 2000 to 2025, by gender
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WHO. (November 16, 2021). Prevalence of tobacco use in Africa from 2000 to 2025, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1280534/prevalence-of-tobacco-use-in-africa-by-gender/
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WHO. (2021). Prevalence of tobacco use in Africa from 2000 to 2025, by gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1280534/prevalence-of-tobacco-use-in-africa-by-gender/
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Prevalence of tobacco use in Africa from 2000 to 2025, by gender [Graph], WHO, November 16, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1280534/prevalence-of-tobacco-use-in-africa-by-gender/