Sensational new data shows Sweden ‘already smoke-free’
April 08, 2026 by smokefreesweden.org
Sensational new data shows Sweden ‘already smoke-free’
Sweden is being highlighted as the first country to effectively reach “smoke-free” status, with new data showing that smoking rates have fallen below the 5 percent threshold. Recent figures indicate that daily smoking has dropped to around 3.7 percent, marking a significant milestone in public health progress. This achievement reflects a long-term downward trend, with smoking rates roughly halving over the past decade across different age groups. The development is widely linked to a shift in nicotine consumption patterns, where many individuals have moved away from cigarettes towards alternative products. As a result, Sweden is increasingly being viewed as a case study in how rapid declines in smoking prevalence can be achieved. The milestone is now fuelling broader debate about which policies and behavioural changes have been most effective in driving this progress.
April 01, 2026 by snusforumet.se
Sweden crosses smoke-free milestone as daily smoking hits 3.7 percent
Sweden has reached a significant public health milestone, with daily smoking rates falling to just …
9.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 867,000 current smokers in Sweden 11.70% of men are current smokers but only 8.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
