New data reveals one in four Norwegians use tobacco or e-cigarettes daily. Among people aged 16 to 79, 23 percent consume at least one tobacco product every day.
Snus has become Norway's most popular tobacco product since 2018. Daily snus users now outnumber daily smokers by more than two to one. Sindre Haugen, a statistics advisor, confirmed this shift in national tobacco habits.
Norway's tobacco landscape has transformed dramatically in recent years. The country continues to have high tobacco use despite public health campaigns. This data comes from official statistics released this week.
What does this mean for public health efforts? Health authorities face ongoing challenges reducing tobacco consumption. The persistent popularity of snus suggests alternative nicotine products maintain strong cultural footholds.