KEY FACTS
Population
Burundi has a population of 10,864,245 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Burundi and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 16 June 2003
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 22 November 2005
Date of FCTC Entry into force: 20 February 2006
Specific national government objectives in tobacco control: Yes
National agency or technical unit for tobacco control: Yes
Prevalence of tobacco use
| Youth tobacco use | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence (%) | Current tobacco use | Current cigarette smoking |
| Male | 20.7 | 5.8 |
| Female | 16.8 | 3.2 |
| Total | 19.3 | 4.6 |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Burundi has a tax policy for tobacco products but this is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton.
Read more
SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Burundi has no legislation or regulation requiring 100% smoke-free public spaces. Consequently, smoking is not restricted in the country.
Read more
ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Burundi does not have any legislation or regulation banning the advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
Read more
COORDINATION MECHANISM
Burundi has specific government objectives for tobacco control as well as a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
Read more
ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- Health Healing Network Burundi (HHBN)
USEFUL LINKS
- Ministry of Health (French)
- WHO Country Profile
