KEY FACTS
Population
Equatorial Guinea has a population of 1,267,689 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Congo Democratic Republic and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: Not signed
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 17 September 2005
Date of FCTC entry into force: 16 December 2005
Specific national government objectives in tobacco control: No
National agency or technical unit for tobacco control: No
Prevalence of tobacco use
| Youth tobacco use | Adult tobacco smoking | Adult cigarette smoking | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence (%) | Current tobacco use | Current cigarette smoking | Current smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers |
| Male | 25.1 | 9.9 | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Female | 17.3 | 3.4 | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Total | 22.1 | 7.0 | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
CESSATION
Equatorial Guinea does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is not available in the country.
HEALTH WARNING
Equatorial Guinea does not have any legislation or regulation requiring health warnings on the packs of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
COORDINATION MECHANISM
Equatorial Guinea does not have specific government objectives for tobacco control nor a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Equatorial Guinea does not have any legislation or regulation banning tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
