Analysis of the forecasted data reveals a continuous decline in tobacco consumption among women aged 15+ who are daily smokers in Finland. In 2023, the value stood at 9.8%. This downward trend is projected to continue through 2028, with the percentage decreasing from 9.5% in 2024 to 8.2% in 2028. Year-on-year variations indicate successive decrements: -3.2% from 2024 to 2025, -4.3% from 2025 to 2026, -3.4% from 2026 to 2027, and -3.5% from 2027 to 2028. The last two years saw an average annual decrease of approximately 3.6%. Over the five years from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.2% highlights a solid trend of declining tobacco use.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy changes in tobacco regulation, public health campaigns for smoking cessation, and the influence of alternative nicotine products, which could further impact tobacco consumption rates. Monitoring these factors will be essential in understanding and predicting ongoing trends in tobacco use.
