Global E-cigarette Users Reach 82 Million in 2021: Report

Oct.17.2022
Global E-cigarette Users Reach 82 Million in 2021: Report
A report from the UK's public health institution (KAC) shows a 20% increase in global e-cigarette users from 68 million in 2020 to 82 million in 2021.

The GSTHR project is a report from the UK public health organization K•A•C, which indicates that the number of e-cigarette users in 2021 increased by 20% from 68 million in 2020 to 82 million. These figures are based on data from 49 countries, obtained by combining information from various sources, including the 2021 Eurobarometer 506 survey. The new GSTHR briefing provides these findings.


During the discussion of the findings, Tomasz Jerzyński, a data scientist at GSTHR, emphasized the increase in e-cigarette usage rates in specific regions. "In addition to the significant global increase in e-cigarette users, our research indicates that the usage rate of nicotine e-cigarette products is also rapidly increasing in some countries in Europe and North America," said Jerzyński. "This growth is particularly noteworthy because these products have only been on the market for a decade in most markets.


A report has revealed that the largest market for electronic cigarettes is the United States, valued at $10.3 billion, followed by Western Europe ($6.6 billion), the Asia-Pacific region ($4.4 billion), and Eastern Europe ($1.6 billion). Speaking about the significance of this study, Professor Gerry Stimson, Director of Knowledge-Action-Change and Honorary Professor at Imperial College London, stated that these numbers are particularly encouraging given the widespread opposition and efforts to condemn e-cigarettes.


According to the latest data from "Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Status," consumers are finding nicotine e-cigarette products attractive and are using them more and more around the world. Despite bans in many countries, these countries have taken a stance against reducing tobacco harm due to Michael Bloomberg's billions of dollars and his personal passion for fighting nicotine.


In order to reduce the destructive harm of smoking, which results in 8 million deaths per year, governments must be pragmatic. Nicotine electronic cigarette products and other safer nicotine products should be accessible and affordable for those around the world seeking to quit deadly combustible cigarettes as a harm reduction tool.


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