Massachusetts tobacco statistics at a glance

Below is a brief overview of data on adult and youth tobacco/nicotine use in Massachusetts.

Detailed information on tobacco/nicotine use is located under An Act Modernizing Tobacco Control: Evaluation Dashboard/ Impact on tobacco use behaviors and outcomes.  

Adult Tobacco/Nicotine Use (2024)

  • 8.8% of Massachusetts adults currently smoke cigarettes, a historic low.
  • 5.6% of Massachusetts adults currently use electronic nicotine delivery products (e-cigarette, vape, etc.)
  • 1.5% of Massachusetts adults currently use smokeless tobacco
  • 2.8% of Massachusetts adults currently smoke cigars
  • 12.8% of Massachusetts adults currently use any tobacco/nicotine product

More information on trends in tobacco use and exposure in adult (BRFSS) data.
For more information, visit BRFSS Statewide Reports and Publications.

Youth Tobacco/Nicotine Use (2025)

  • 3.1% of Massachusetts high school youth currently smoke cigarettes
  • 11.3% of Massachusetts high school youth currently use electronic nicotine delivery products (e-cigarettes, vapes, etc.)
  • 3.3% of Massachusetts high school youth currently use smokeless tobacco products (including nicotine pouches)
  • 2.2% of Massachusetts high school youth currently smoke cigars
  • 12.4% of Massachusetts high school youth currently use any tobacco/nicotine product

For more information, visit Massachusetts Youth Health Survey (YHS) | Mass.gov
Current use is defined as use within the past 30 days. 

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