Sweden Is Now the World’s First “Smoke-Free” Country
April 14, 2026 by filtermag.org
Sweden Is Now the World’s First “Smoke-Free” Country
Sweden has achieved a remarkable smoking rate of 3.7%, attributing its success to promoting safer nicotine alternatives such as snus and modern pouches. The country's tobacco-related deaths are significantly lower, with a decline in smoking since 2013. Sweden's government raised cigarette taxes while lowering snus taxes, aiding in the drop in smoking rates. Experts praise the evidence-based policies that prioritize public health, contrasting it with the EU's slower progress in reducing smoking prevalence. The success of harm reduction strategies in Sweden could serve as a model for other nations. Safer nicotine products are considered crucial in reducing the harms associated with smoking worldwide.
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Sensational new data shows Sweden ‘already smoke-free’
Sweden is being highlighted as the first country to effectively reach “smoke-free” status, with new…
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
