Vaping statistics

According to the latest data from institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of electronic cigarettes worldwide has become a significant public health challenge, especially among the youth. Here are some key statistics:
 Global Overview: Over 100 million users, high proportion of teenagers
Total Users: There are over 100 million people worldwide using electronic cigarettes.
Adult users: At least 86 million, mainly concentrated in high-income countries. Another study estimates that by 2025, the global number of adult nicotine e-cigarette users could reach 129 million.
Youth users: The problem is extremely serious. There are at least 15 million 13-15-year-old users. Among 13-15-year-olds, the usage rate of e-cigarettes is 7.2%, which is 9 times that of adults in the same country (1.9%).
United States data: Teenage usage rate has declined, but problems still exist
The United States has detailed data on monitoring the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers:
Teenagers: In 2025, 5.2% of American high school students (approximately 1.44 million people) were using e-cigarettes. Although there is a general downward trend, the usage rate among high school students was 7.1%.
Usage frequency: Among the users, 40.7% use it "frequently" and 27.0% use it "daily".
Product type: The usage rate of disposable electronic cigarettes has increased from 55.8% in 2024 to 66.7% in 2025.
Adults: It is estimated that 1.6% to 2.9% of non-smoking adults in the United States are currently using e-cigarettes.

❤️ Health and cognition: Increased awareness of risks
Health risks: There is "moderate" level of evidence suggesting that e-cigarette use is associated with increased risk of respiratory symptoms, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and lung inflammation in non-smokers.
Public perception: Public awareness of the dangers of e-cigarettes is on the rise. In the UK, the proportion of adults who consider the harm of e-cigarettes to be equivalent to or greater than that of cigarettes has soared from 26% in 2019 to 56% in 2025.
Market and Trends: Steady Growth, Massive Illicit Market
Global Market: The global e-cigarette market sales are estimated to be approximately 20 billion US dollars in 2025, and are expected to reach 22.5 billion US dollars in 2026.
Illicit market: The global market for illegal electronic cigarettes is huge, and its sales are expected to increase by 10% by 2025.
Summary
In conclusion, the global e-cigarette market is huge and continues to grow, but it has raised serious public health concerns, especially in terms of protecting teenagers. Governments around the world are responding by strengthening regulation, restricting flavors, and cracking down on illegal products. Public awareness of the health risks associated with e-cigarettes is also increasing.