2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's total
Published on: May 27, 2026, 5:52 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
China's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low prices and steady sales contribute to the nation consuming nearly half of the world's cigarettes annually. This escalating tobacco epidemic poses a significant public health threat.
