Share of current smokers Australia FY 2022 by age group

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 17, 2025

In a survey conducted in Australia between January 202 and April 2023, respondents in the 55-64 age group were most likely to be a current smoker. Approximately 14.9 percent of 55-64 year old respondents reported being a current smoker, in comparison to young adults aged 18-24 years old, of which only around seven percent reported being a current smoker.

Share of current smokers in Australia in financial year 2022, by age group

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Release date

December 2023

Region

Australia

Survey time period

january 2022 to April 2023

Number of respondents

13,110 households

Age group

15 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Current smokers include current daily, weekly (at least once a week, but not daily) and current smoker less than weekly.

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