Sweden crosses smoke-free milestone as daily smoking hits 3.7 percent
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 3.7 percent—well below the threshold commonly used to define a “smoke-free” society. This places the country at the forefront of global efforts to reduce smoking prevalence, far ahead of most EU member states. The achievement is often linked to long-term trends showing a steady decline in cigarette use alongside the availability of alternative nicotine products. Sweden has consistently recorded some of the lowest smoking rates in Europe, reinforcing its position as a leading case study in tobacco control. The milestone is now fuelling wider debate about which policies and behavioural shifts have driven this progress, and whether similar approaches could be replicated in other countries.
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
