In this piece, we will take a look at top five countries with the least smokers. If you want to take a detailed look at global smoking statistics, head on over to Top 20 Countries With Least Smokers.
5. Republic of Panama
Estimate of current tobacco smoking prevalence (%): 4.4
The Republic of Panama is one of the most important countries in the world, despite ranking low in terms of area. This is due to the fact that the Panama Canal is responsible for handling a large portion of global trade – with any potential blockages having rippling effects all over the world. Panama has a $77 billion GDP and a GDP per capita of $17,350. The country also exports copious amounts of oil, and its location as a shipping hub also provides it with a vibrant cargo and passenger ship industry.
4. Republic of Benin
Estimate of current tobacco smoking prevalence (%): 4.1
The Republic of Benin is a coastal African nation. It has a relatively underdeveloped economy, and large portions of its population rely on agriculture to live and eat. The reliance on agriculture is also translated into Benin’s exports, with the country relying primarily on cotton, oil, and gold to earn foreign exchange. The Benin economy is worth $11 billion, lending it a low GDP per capita of $971. However, it does contribute significantly to Africa’s research output.
3. Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Estimate of current tobacco smoking prevalence (%): 3.5
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is one of the larger countries in Africa, covering 1.1 million square kilometers. It is also one of the most populous nations in the world, with more than 116 million people living in its boundaries. Despite its large area and population, Ethiopia is one of the poorer countries in the world. It has a $156 billion economy and a GDP per capita of $1,475. The country’s diverse landscape provides it with ample opportunity to generate electricity from water, and Ethiopia’s exports are primarily agricultural products such as coffee, flowers, and legumes.
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.
1. Republic of Ghana
Estimate of current tobacco smoking prevalence (%): 2.2
The Republic of Ghana is a West African country. It has a vibrant minerals and mining industry, leading it to export copious amounts of gold. Ghana has a $66 billion GDP and a GDP per capita of $2,024. Ghana is also one of the most stable and developed countries in Africa – a continent that has seen significant conflict and political turmoil in its history.
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