Top 5 Countries with Least Smokers

 2. Federal Republic of Nigeria

Estimate of current tobacco smoking prevalence (%): 2.5

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is one of the more developed countries in Africa. It has one of the highest GDP per capita in the region, which sits at $2,584 as of 2023. Nigeria benefits significantly from its vast natural resources. Most of its exports are of crude oil, and demonstrating the relatively underdeveloped nature of its economy, a large portion of its population also relies on agriculture to make a living.