Key Market Indicators
Czech tobacco consumption is projected to decrease significantly over the next five years. By 2028, the percentage of daily smokers aged 15 and older is expected to drop to 15.7%, down from the current 17.1% recorded in 2023. This marks an average annual decline of approximately 1.4 percentage points. The trend of decreasing tobacco use among the Czech population is not new; the country has experienced a steady reduction in demand since 2004, averaging a yearly decrease of 4.1 percentage points. The continued decline in smoking rates reflects ongoing public health initiatives and changing social attitudes towards smoking in the Czech Republic.
