U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate…
March 20, 2026 by tobaccofreekids.org
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate…
The adult cigarette smoking rate in the U.S. has dropped to a historic low of 9.9%, marking a significant public health achievement. However, further progress is threatened by the dismantling of federal tobacco control infrastructure. Despite the decline, over 25 million U.S. adults still smoke, highlighting the need for continued implementation of proven strategies like tobacco tax increases and public education campaigns. Tobacco remains a major public health issue, with disparities in usage and associated harm across different groups. Sustaining tobacco control efforts, including the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, is crucial to reducing smoking-related health and economic burdens nationally.
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
