Denmark sees dramatic drop in youth smoking rates as vaping increases
November 17, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu
Denmark sees dramatic drop in youth smoking rates as vaping increases
Danish youth smoking rates hit record lows, with only 2.7% smoking daily, down from 15.4% in 2014, as per Aarhus University's survey. While cigarette use decreases, alternative nicotine product use rises, with a shift towards vapes and nicotine pouches as less harmful choices. These trends align with broader Nordic patterns, where e-cigarette and oral nicotine product use increases among youth. Denmark faces the challenge of regulating these products to curb youth access while acknowledging harm reduction benefits for adult smokers transitioning to non-combustible options. The data suggests a societal shift towards less harmful nicotine consumption among Danish youth.
15.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 781,000 current smokers in Denmark.
SOURCE: GSTHR
