What country smokes the most?

• Nauru, a small island country in Oceania, has the highest smoking rate in the world, with 45.2% of its population being smokers. ...
• Located in the Central Pacific Ocean in Oceania, south of Hawaii, Kiribati has the second-highest percentage of smokers in the world, accounting for 39.7% of its population.

What country has the highest smoking rate?

10 Countries With the Highest Smoking Rates, Nauru Tops the List

• Nauru. Nauru tops the list of the countries with the highest smoking rates. ...
• Myanmar. Myanmar has relatively high smoking rates, with about 44% of adults smoking. ...
• Kiribati. ...
• Papua New Guinea. ...
• Bulgaria. ...
• Serbia. ...
• Timor-Leste. ...
• Indonesia.

What US state smokes the most?

West Virginia consistently ranks as the state with the highest cigarette smoking rate in the U.S., often followed by other Southern and Midwestern states like Kentucky, Louisiana, and Tennessee, forming a region known as "Tobacco Nation". Data from sources like the American Lung Association and Statista confirm West Virginia's top position, with around 21% or more of its adult population smoking, far exceeding the national average.
 

Which country has the least smokers in the world?

There isn't one single "least smoking" country as rankings vary, but Panama, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and some Sub-Saharan African nations consistently appear with very low daily smoking rates (often under 5%), while Iceland and Sweden often lead among developed nations with low rates (around 7-9%), with countries like Bhutan having bans but data varies. 

Where are smoking rates highest?

Rates tend to be highest across Asia and Eastern Europe, where figures are often over 100, and in some cases, over 150 deaths per 100,000 people. Death rates are much lower across some of the lowest-income countries in the world, where very few people smoke. Related – the number of deaths from smoking.

Countries by Number of Smokers

Who smokes more, the US or Europe?

It is notable that, when percentages are averaged across all years, the United States has lower smoking than nearly all European nations.

Who smoked 800 cigarettes at once?

The person who attempted to smoke 800 cigarettes at once was Stefan Sigmond, a Romanian man from Transylvania, in 1996, using a special wheel-like device to rotate them and puff them in under six minutes, though Guinness World Records didn't recognize the feat due to its danger. 

What country has no smoking age?

Under the rule, anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2007, is permanently banned from buying, using or being sold cigarettes or any other tobacco products in the country, the Maldives Health Ministry announced.

What US state smokes the least?

Utah consistently has the fewest smokers in the United States, with recent data from the American Lung Association and other sources showing its adult smoking rate significantly lower than other states, often in the single digits, while states in the South and Midwest tend to have higher rates, with West Virginia frequently topping that list. California and Maryland often rank second and third lowest, respectively, according to various reports.
 

Which country are heavy smokers?

While China has the most smokers overall due to its massive population, island nations like Nauru, Kiribati, and Papua New Guinea, along with European countries like Serbia, Bulgaria, and Croatia, often top the list for the highest percentage (prevalence) of smokers among adults. The specific ranking varies slightly by report and year, but these regions consistently show high smoking rates.
 

Who smoked 80 cigarettes a day?

Post Malone Reveals He Smokes Up to 80 Cigarettes a Day! If he is awake for 16hrs a day, that's 5 cigarettes an hour, or one cigarette every 12 minutes, I've been smoking for 35 years and I don't even smoke a pack a day.

Which race smokes the most in America?

American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest smoking rate of any racial or ethnic group. A recent study also found American Indian and Alaska Native men and women have a higher percentage of smoking-related deaths from heart disease and stroke than white men and women.

Is 7 cigarettes a day a heavy smoker?

An analysis of the dose response relationship based on combined data of passive smoking, particulate matter from air pollution, and active light and heavy smoking indicates that low levels of tobacco exposure as seen in light smoking (4–7 cig/day) has about 70% of the effect of heavy smoking (≥ 23 cig/day) (29).

What city in America smokes the most?

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• Columbus, OH.
• Baltimore, MD.
• Philadelphia, PA.
• Milwaukee, WI.
• Memphis, TN.
• Cleveland, OH.
• Detroit, MI.
• Detailed Findings & Methodology.

Who smokes more, Japanese or Chinese?

The biggest smokers outside of Eastern Europe are South Koreans, Kazakhs, and Japanese, in that order. China's smoking rate still lags behind Korea's and Japan's (1,711 cigarettes per person in China versus 1,958 in Korea and 1,841 in Japan), but China is the world's largest overall consumer of cigarettes.

Which country in Europe smokes the most?

Bulgaria consistently ranks as the European country with the highest smoking rates, often followed closely by Greece, with data from sources like Eurostat and Visual Capitalist showing around 37-40% of their populations using tobacco, significantly above the EU average, especially in Eastern Europe where historical culture and lower socioeconomic status play a role. 

What state is smoke free?

The states are: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

What nationality smokes the least?

Sweden has attained the lowest prevalence of smoking among any nation, largely because of the major shift that has occurred from smoking to snus use in men: another 20% of men and 2% of women use snus daily, but do not smoke.

Can I complain if my neighbour smokes?

Yes, if their smoke enters your home and causes harm or nuisance, you can file a civil injunction suit and even a police complaint under IPC Section 268.

What country just banned smoking?

The Maldives ban is just the latest in the country's years-long effort to crack down on tobacco and smoking – including electronic cigarettes. The government banned the import, possession, use, manufacturing and distribution of all vapes in the Maldives in late 2024, regardless of age.

Can you smoke in Dubai?

Yes, you can smoke in Dubai, but only in designated areas, as there are strict laws prohibiting smoking in most indoor public spaces, malls, parks, beaches, and public transport, with hefty fines for violations, though designated smoking cabins, shisha lounges, and some hotel/bar areas are permitted. Smoking in private vehicles with children present is also banned.
 

Is smoking illegal in Mexico?

Yes, smoking is largely illegal in most public spaces in Mexico due to strict laws enacted in 2023, banning it in all indoor public areas, workplaces, hotels, parks, beaches, restaurants, and stadiums, with total bans on advertising and even display of tobacco products, though designated outdoor areas exist, and enforcement varies.
 

Is Brad Pitt a cigarette smoker?

Yes, Brad Pitt used to smoke heavily for decades but revealed in mid-2022 interviews that he successfully quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic, deciding he couldn't cut back gradually and needed to go "all in" to stop. He also quit drinking alcohol around the same time, completing a journey to sobriety and a healthier lifestyle.
 

What's the stupidest Guinness world record?

Some of the "dumbest" or silliest Guinness World Records include breaking toilet seats with your head, covering your face in snails, the farthest milk squirting distance, balancing spoons on your body, and the largest gathering of people dressed as Smurfs, showcasing the vast range of peculiar and pointless achievements recognized by Guinness. 

Who smoked 200 cigarettes a day?

King Zog I of Albania, who ruled from 1928 to 1939, was infamous for both his chain-smoking habit and his seemingly indestructible survival streak. He reportedly smoked up to 200 cigarettes a day—so addicted that he would wake himself up in the middle of the night just to light another.