Eurostat data released in 2026 indicates that the consumption of tobacco and nicotine-related products among European Union residents shows specific trends. According to the statistics, 16.5% of all people aged 16 and older reported using these products—which include e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco items—on a daily basis in 2025. This figure represents a marginal decline when compared to the 17.5% usage rate recorded in 2022.
Conversely, the data reveals that a substantial majority of people, specifically 77.5% of EU citizens, reported no use of these products or had not used them within the preceding 12 months. Analysis of the usage patterns also highlights a notable disparity between genders regarding daily consumption. The statistics show that daily use of tobacco or similar products is higher among men, with 20.8% of male residents reporting such habits.
This contrasts with the figure for women, where 12.6% reported daily use. Furthermore, the report notes that even the rates of daily use for both genders have exhibited a slight downward trend compared to previous reporting periods. Overall, the figures provide a snapshot of current habits, indicating that while daily consumption remains concentrated within specific demographics, the overall prevalence of these products among the general population is shifting.
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