In 2023, the percentage of female daily smokers in the Netherlands stood at 10.7%. The forecast data suggests a continuous decline in the percentage of female daily smokers from 2024 onwards, reducing from 10.2% in 2024 to 8% by 2028. This equates to year-on-year variations of approximately -6% from 2024 to 2025, -5.2% from 2025 to 2026, -6.6% from 2026 to 2027, and -5.9% from 2027 to 2028. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is estimated at -5.6%, indicating a consistent decline in the smoking rate among females.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of public health campaigns, stricter tobacco regulations, and societal shifts towards healthier lifestyles. Continued monitoring of these factors is essential to understand their effects on smoking behaviors.
