The percentage of young Danes who smoke cigarettes daily has never been lower. A new report from Aarhus University's Center for Substance Abuse Research reveals this positive trend.
Only 2.7 percent of people aged 15 to 25 now smoke daily. This marks a dramatic decline from 8.6 percent in 2022 and 15.4 percent in 2014.
Researchers note a shift toward other nicotine products instead. Young men prefer snus, a moist tobacco pouch placed under the lip. Young women more often use puffbars and vapes, which are electronic cigarettes.
The data shows public health campaigns and smoking restrictions are working effectively. Denmark has implemented strict anti-smoking laws and high tobacco taxes over the past decade.
While cigarette use declines, health experts express concern about new nicotine products targeting youth. These alternatives still deliver addictive substances to young consumers.
This represents a major public health achievement for Denmark. The country now has one of Europe's lowest youth smoking rates.