
Teen Smoking Hits All-Time Low of 1.4% in US
Youth smoking in America has plummeted to just 1.4%, down from 36% in 1997, marking a historic public health victory. Vaping among teens has also dropped to its lowest level since 2019.
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Youth smoking in America has plummeted to just 1.4%, down from 36% in 1997, marking a historic public health victory. Vaping among teens has also dropped to its lowest level since 2019.

American adults are lighting up less than ever, with cigarette smoking falling to just 9% in 2025. This milestone represents a dramatic shift from 1960s levels and marks decades of public health victories.

For the first time in American history, fewer than 10% of adults smoke cigarettes. What seemed impossible in 1964 when 42% of adults smoked has become reality thanks to decades of public health efforts.