KEY FACTS
Population
Liberia has a population of 4,731,906 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Liberia and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 25 June 2004
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 15 September 2009
Date of FCTC entry into force:
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 | 14.2 | 2.0 | 10.2 | ----- | 9.6 | ----- |
| Female | 11.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | ----- | 0.3 | ----- |
| Total | 13.6 | 2.1 | ----- | ----- | ..... | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Liberia’s tax policy for tobacco products is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Liberia does not have any legislation or regulation requiring 100% smoke-free environments. There are however some restrictions in the country.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Liberia 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
Liberia does not have any legislation or regulation banning advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- Liberia Foundation for Smoke-Free and Anti-Illicit Tobacco Trade
