Average daily number of cigarettes smoked per capita in Italy 2010-2023

Between 2010 and 2023, the average daily number of cigarettes smoked per capita in Italy decreased. In 2010, the average smoker in Italy smoked 12.7 cigarettes every day, while by 2023 this figure was equal to approximately 11. In 2023, most smokers consumed between six and ten cigarettes a day, with 36.2 percent, while 33.2 percent of smokers were consuming between 11 and 20 cigarettes.

Smokers’ profile

Considering people of all ages, smoking is generally more common among males than females in Italy, with almost 23.1 percent of males smoking compared to 15.7 percent of females. As of 2023, most smokers were aged between 25 and 44 years and had a lower secondary school certificate.

Smokers by region

As of 2022, Umbria was among the Italian region with the highest percentage of smokers aged 14 years and older, with roughly 22.4 smokers per 100 residents. Conversely, the region with the lowest share of individuals smoking was Trentino-South Tyrol, with around 14.4 percent.