GREurostat data reveals that the number of regular smokers in Greece declined in 2025, with the daily tobacco usage rate dropping to 22.6% from 24.2% in 2022. The most significant reduction occurred among individuals aged 35–49, while older adults over 65 saw an increase in smoking rates. Women experienced a more pronounced decline in smoking compared to men. At the European level, Greece moved from being second in smoking rates in 2022 to fourth in 2025, behind Bulgaria, Sweden, and Croatia. The report includes data on e-cigarettes and other nicotine alternatives.
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