The forecast for tobacco consumption among Canadian women aged 15+ who are daily smokers shows a decline from a value of 7.1% in 2024 to 5.1% by 2028. In 2023, this value stood at 7.6%. Year-on-year, the decline is approximately 0.5 percentage points, equating to a noticeable decrease each year. Over the five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a reduction in smoking rates with an average annual decrease of around 7.1%.

Future Trends to Watch:

Growing public health campaigns and stricter regulations may further accelerate the decline in smoking rates.
The rise of alternative nicotine products could impact traditional smoking figures.
Generational shifts in attitudes towards smoking could continue supporting the downtrend.