Smoking rate among US adults drops to record low as vape use rises: CDC
March 27, 2026 by abcnews.com
Smoking rate among US adults drops to record low as vape use rises: CDC
Smoking rates in the US hit a record low in 2024 as e-cigarette use rises, says the CDC. Cigarette smoking among adults dropped to nearly 10% from about 11% in 2023. The decline follows efforts to educate about smoking hazards since the Surgeon General's 1964 report. 7% of American adults used e-cigarettes in 2024, up from 6.5% in 2023 and nearly double than in 2020. E-cigarettes come with uncertainties about their harm compared to cigarettes. Factors like age, location, and mental health affect smoking and vaping habits, with concerns about e-cigarette companies targeting young users.
14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
