Female Smoking Rates by Country: Top 5

2. Serbia 

Total Female Smokers: 39.1% 

In Serbia, the smoking rates are high, with 39.1% of women and 39.9% of men smokers, making it one of the countries that smoke the most. The country has the second-highest share of daily smokers in Europe, at 26%. Tobacco expenditures have increased significantly, comprising 9% of the budget. Smoking-related diseases contribute significantly to mortality, with smokers dying 16 years earlier on average than non-smokers. This leads to a substantial loss of years of life and working years, emphasizing the need for effective smoking cessation measures.