Australia’s Daily Smoking Rate Falls to Record Low of 5.8% as Nicotine Use Patterns Shift
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Australia's daily smoking rate dropped to 5.8% in 2025, with 500,000 fewer smokers than three years ago, attributed to vaping reforms and stricter nicotine pouch regulations.Summary
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s National Drug Strategy Household Survey, daily smoking among Australians aged 18 and over fell to a record low of 5.8% in 2025. Health Minister Mark Butler attributed the decline to government vaping reforms and stricter regulations on nicotine pouches. Daily vaping rates stabilized at 3.6%, while the government is tightening access to nicotine pouches through unapproved pathways. The report highlights a shift in nicotine consumption patterns, with increased use of multiple products and a focus on youth protection and illicit market enforcement.
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