Female Smoking Rates by Country: Top 5

In this article, we will be taking a look at the female smoking rates by country: top 5. If you wish to learn about more, head straight to Female smoking rates by country: Top 20.

5. Croatia 

Total Female Smokers: 37.3% 

In Croatia, the smoking rate was 36.7% in 2020, with the majority of smokers in the 25-44 age group, making it one of the countries with high female smoking rates. Although smoking prevalence among women decreased from 31.6% to 21.7% between 1999-2001 and 2002-2005, it remains a concern. Smoking is associated with various diseases, including vascular stenosis, lung cancer, heart attacks, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with stroke being a leading cause of death and disability.