Top 5 Countries with the Highest Percentage of Smokers

4. Republic of Kiribati

Estimate of current tobacco smoking prevalence (%): 37.5

The Republic of Kiribati is another Oceanic country. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it has a population of a little over a hundred thousand people. Kiribati is also one of the smallest countries in terms of area, covering just 811 square kilometers. It has a $187 million economy, lending it a modest GDP per capita of $1,599. The bulk of Kiribati’s exports come through fish and related products, with a small chunk also accounted for by fishing ships. Naturally, this undiversified economy also makes the country dependent on international aid.