Belgium Male Daily Smoking Rate (2023)
Belgium's Male Daily Smoking Rate: 14.5 % of men (aged 15+) in 2023, -4.4pp vs 2018. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_TC), 2008–2023.
Belgium (2023)
14.5
% of men (aged 15+)
-4.4pp vs 2018
Change vs. prior observation
-4.4pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men (aged 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 2018 | 18.9 | n/a |
| 2013 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 2008 | 23.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 14.5 % of men (aged 15+) in 2023. The latest change was -4.4pp. Across 2008–2023 the series ranges from 14.5 % of men (aged 15+) in 2023 to 23.6 % of men (aged 15+) in 2008.
This page tracks the share of male daily smokers among the adult population in Belgium.
Data sourced from OECD via SDMX REST API. Countries collect these figures through their own health surveys, with different questions, years and definitions, so cross-country levels are indicative and some series carry breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the share of male daily smokers among the adult population in Belgium. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
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 is at its lowest recorded level, 14.5 % of men (aged 15+) in 2023, down from a peak of 23.6 % of men (aged 15+) in 2008. The latest change was -4.4pp.