20 Most Smoking Countries in Asia

2. Jordan

Prevalence of Tobacco Smoking in 2022: 35.6%

Jordan is the Top Country for Smoking in the Middle East, with over 80% of the country’s male population aged 18-69 engaged in the habit. The country’s tobacco industry casts itself as a major investor and job creator, and tobacco taxes amount to around 18% of the government’s annual revenue. It’s worth noting that Jordan imposes a 200% excise tax on heated tobacco and e-cigarettes.