The Decline of Cigarette Smoking in Young Adults 📉

What We're Showing

This graphic shows the percentage of U.S. young adults aged 19-30 who have smoked cigarettes in the past 12 months, based on data from the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research.

Data is as of 2023, based on a survey of 4,810 respondents.

Key Takeaways

• In 2022, cigarette smoking among U.S. young adults hit a record low of 17.6%, but has since edged up slightly in 2023.
• Just 3.6% of young adults reported smoking cigarettes daily.
• While smoking has declined over the past decade, the share of young adults who vape nictotine has jumped significantly to 25.3%.