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Why have smoking rates fallen so far in the Nordics?

Smoking has dropped dramatically in the Nordic countries, especially compared to many other countries in the EU. But even in the Nordics, there is wide variation in how things look from country to country. Why?

What factors have contributed to the differences between Nordic neighbours?

A new compilation of data provides an informative overview of how tobacco and nicotine consumption has changed in the Nordic countries in recent years.

The trends show a clear decrease in smoking, but also differences in how quickly the transition to low-risk products is happening and which regulations have had the greatest effect.

Check out the fact sheets below for a more nuanced and detailed picture of developments in the region and a better understanding of what can explain the successes – and challenges – in the Nordics’ fight against smoking.

Click on each country name to open/download the fact sheets.

Denmark

Finland

Iceland

Norway

Sweden