KEY FACTS
Population
South Sudan has a population of 10,975,920 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
South Sudan and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: Not signed
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): Not ratified
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 | 15.8 | 9.2 | 11.7 | 9.5 | ----- | ----- |
| Female | 8.6 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | ----- | ----- |
| Total | 11.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 4.8 | ----- | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
South Sudan’s tax policy for tobacco products is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
South Sudan does not have legislation or regulation requiring 100% smoke-free public places. Smoking is not regulated in the country.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
It is not known whether South Sudan has specific government objectives for tobacco control or a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
South Sudan does not have any legislation or regulation banning the advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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