Belgium Daily Smoking Rate (2023)
Belgium's Daily Smoking Rate: 12.8 % of population (aged 15+) in 2023, -2.6pp vs 2018. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_TC), 2008–2023.
Belgium (2023)
12.8
% of population (aged 15+)
-2.6pp vs 2018
Change vs. prior observation
-2.6pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (aged 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 2018 | 15.4 | n/a |
| 2013 | 18.9 | n/a |
| 2008 | 20.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 12.8 % of population (aged 15+) in 2023. The latest change was -2.6pp. Across 2008–2023 the series ranges from 12.8 in 2023 to 20.5 in 2008.
This page tracks the share of daily smokers among the adult population in Belgium. Based on EHIS survey data.
Data sourced from OECD via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the share of daily smokers among the adult population in Belgium. Based on EHIS survey data. It is published by OECD and updated varies by country (national health surveys).
The most recent observation covers 2023. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2008–2023 (4 observations).
The series peaked at 20.5 % of population (aged 15+) in 2008 and reached its lowest recorded value of 12.8 in 2023. The latest reading of 12.8 in 2023 represents a change of -2.6pp.