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Facts and statistics

There are almost 9,000 smoking-attributable deaths and nearly 90,000 smoking-related hospital admissions every year in Scotland.

Click on the button below to access ASH Scotland's Smoking and Vaping Statistics for the most up-to-date figures.

Smoking and vaping statistics

If you can't find the facts and statistics that you are looking for, please email a request to research@ashscotland.org.uk

Tobacco is the biggest cause of cancer worldwide.

Adult smoking prevalence alongside key tobacco control dates in Scotland over the last 20 years

Briefings

Take a deep dive into a range of topics by reading our briefings, where you will find comprehensive facts and detailed information on how use of tobacco and related products affects various aspects of life in Scotland.

A cylindrical clear container with a white lid beside it is full of white sachets of nicotine.

Nicotine Pouches

The Saltire flag flies on a white flagpole in the Scottish countryside. There is a hill in the background, and a stone wall near the flagpole in the foreground

Smoking in Scotland

Smoking and mental health

Four young adults (two men and two women) on a large white staircase in a city. Two are smoking, one is drinking while they engage in conversation

Young adult tobacco use

A street of tenement houses is lined with cars in a deprived area of Scotland.

Smoking and health inequalities in Scotland

Two girls with dark hair have LGBTQ+ flags draped over their shoulders are standing with their backs to the camera.

Smoking and the LGBTQ+ community

A pregnant woman with dark skin and braids wearing a beige dress is holding her bump gently.

Smoking and pregnancy

Seven colourful disposable vapes are littered across the ground at the edge of a pavement.

Vaping and e-cigarettes

Two adults are talking in the kitchen. The women with dark hair is holding up a calculator and gesturing towards it. The man with red hair and a beard is slightly out of focus looking at the calculator.

Cost of smoking

Training opportunities

We have several e-learning courses and downloadable resources about tobacco and related products on our dedicated e-learning website.

View learning materials and modules

The tobacco industry

Learn about the importance of WHO's FCTC Article 5.3 in preventing tobacco industry interference in the development of health policies.

Find out about tobacco industry interference

Policies and reports

Stay informed about current policies about tobacco and related products in Scotland.

View policies and reports