Vaping Has Overtaken Smoking
April 21, 2026 by planetofthevapes.co.uk
Vaping Has Overtaken Smoking
Vaping has overtaken smoking in Great Britain for the first time, marking a significant shift in nicotine use patterns. Recent data show that around 10% of adults now vape, compared to 9.1% who smoke, reflecting a long-term decline in cigarette use. In absolute numbers, this translates to approximately 5.4 million vapers versus 4.9 million smokers. Experts describe the crossover as a major milestone in tobacco control, pointing to substitution from smoking rather than new nicotine uptake. The trend is increasingly shaping debates on harm reduction and future nicotine policy across Europe.
April 10, 2026 by clearingtheair.eu
Vaping overtakes smoking for the first time in UK, CoEHAR analysis shows
Recent analysis indicates that vaping has surpassed smoking for the first time in the United Kingdo…
11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
