5 Countries With The Highest Rates Of Smoking

3. Bulgaria  

Total Smoking Rate: 38% 

Bulgaria stands among the one of the highest smoking countries in Europe, with approximately 38% of age-standardized Bulgarians being regular smokers. The low cost of cigarettes is a financial burden on individuals, and smoking-related illnesses and deaths have a significant economic impact. Over 17,000 people die annually from smoking-related diseases, necessitating more comprehensive smoking prevention and cessation programs.