Smoking in Greece

Tobacco smoking has historically been culturally ingrained in Greece, and it continues to be a socially acceptable pastime in many parts of the country to this day. According to a 2024 survey, Greece has among the highest smoking rates in the European Union. As of 2022, 29.6% of Greek adults are daily smokers. According to a survey published by the European Commission Day for World No Tobacco Day in 2017, 37% of Greeks were current smokers; only 44% of Greeks responded they have never smoked a cigarette—the smallest percentage in the EU. After Greece, Bulgaria and France have the next highest rates of smoking.

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