KEY FACTS
Population
Ethiopia has a population of 104,957,438 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Ethiopia and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 25 February 2004
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 25 March 2014
Date of FCTC entry into force: 23 June 2014
Specific national government objectives in tobacco control: Yes
National agency or technical unit for tobacco control: Yes
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 | 11.5 | 4.4 | 7.3 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 6.0 |
| Female | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Total | 8.9 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Ethiopia’s tax policy for tobacco products is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Ethiopia has a law requiring 100% smoke-free policies in most public places. Sub-national jurisdictions are permitted to enact even more stringent laws.
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CESSATION
Ethiopia does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in some parts of the country.
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HEALTH WARNING
Beginning February 5, 2020, rotating picture health warnings covering at least 70% of the front and back of tobacco product packaging will be required in Ethiopia.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Ethiopia has specific government objectives for tobacco control as well as a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Ethiopia has a legislation banning most forms of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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ATCA CSO PARTNERS
Ethiopian Public Health Association
Mathiwos Wondu-Ye Ethiopia Cancer Society
