Forecast: Total Daily Smokers in the US

The forecasted number of daily smokers in the US is on a downward trend. In 2023, the percentage was 9.1% of persons aged 15 and over. From 2024 to 2028, we observe incremental declines with values dropping from 8.7% to 7.3%. The year-on-year percentage change indicates a consistent decrease of about 4-5% annually. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) shows an average decline of around 4.5% per year.

In the future, trends to watch include the impact of regulatory measures on smoking, shifting societal attitudes, and the rise of alternative nicotine delivery systems such as e-cigarettes. Public health initiatives will likely continue to target the reduction of smoking rates.