The percentage of male daily smokers in India for those aged 15+ is forecasted to largely remain stable between 2024 and 2025 at 18.5%, before gradually decreasing to 18.4% in 2026 and 18.3% in both 2027 and 2028. As of the end of 2023, the percentage stood at 18.6%. This data shows minimal year-on-year variation, with a slight decline from 18.5% to 18.4% (approximately -0.54%) between 2025 and 2026 and a consistent slight decline of 0.54% each subsequent year. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual decrease of -0.54%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of increased tobacco regulation, public health campaigns, and socioeconomic factors that could either accelerate the decline in smoking rates or result in fluctuations based on policy and healthcare developments.
