56 Vaping Statistics & Facts: How Many People Vape?

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As of 2021, there are approximately 41 million vapers worldwide.
In the United States, more than 3 million middle and high school students used e-cigarettes.
The global vaping market is expected to reach $67 billion by 2027.
1 in 20 Americans vape, and teenage e-cigarette consumption has increased by 1,800% over the last year.
60% of vapers are aged 18-34.
14.1% (2.14 million)of high school students
The first e-cigarette was invented in China in 2003.
3.3% (380,000)of middle school students reported current e-cigarette use.
80% of vapers use e-cigarettes as an alternative to traditional cigarettes.
In 2020, the number of vape shops in the United States reached 11,000.

According to a survey conducted by the CDC in 2020, approximately 19.6% of adults in the United States have tried vaping.
In the same survey, it was found that about 4.5% of adults currently use e-cigarettes regularly.
Among those who currently vape, 60% reported using e-cigarettes daily while 40% reported using them some days.
Globally, it is estimated that around 8.5% of adults have tried vaping at least once.

In the United States, approximately 9.7% of adults vape regularly.
In Canada, around 5% of adults have tried vaping at least once.
In the United Kingdom, nearly 7 million people use e-cigarettes or other vaping devices.
In Australia, it is estimated that around 240,000 people are regular vapers.
In France, about 1.5 million people use electronic cigarettes regularly.
In Japan, the number of adult vapers has been increasing rapidly in recent years and is estimated to be over 2 million.
In Germany, it is estimated that there are around 2.5 million vapers.
In New Zealand, approximately 17% of adults have tried vaping at least once.
In India, where smoking rates remain high but vaping remains largely unregulated, it is difficult to estimate how many people vape but it is believed to be growing in popularity.
China by the National Bureau of Statistics in 2018, around 4.9% of the population aged between 15 and 69 were using e-cigarettes.

In the United States, 3.6 million middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2020.
14.1% (2.14 million) of high school students reported current e-cigarette use.
According to the CDC, e-cigarette use among high school students increased from 1.5% in 2011 to a peak of 27.5% in 2019 before dropping slightly to 19.6% in 2020.
The National Youth Tobacco Survey found that flavored e-cigarettes were particularly popular with young people, with over 80% of youth e-cigarette users reporting using flavored products.

According to a survey conducted by the World Health Organization, the prevalence of vaping among adults varies greatly by country. In some countries, such as Norway and Sweden, less than 1% of adults vape regularly, while in others, such as Greece and Latvia, over 10% of adults use e-cigarettes.
In a study conducted by the European Union in 2020, it was found that approximately 6% of Europeans aged 15 or older were current e-cigarette users.
In Australia, around 2.5% of adults vape regularly.
In New Zealand, approximately 12% of adults reported trying vaping at least once in their lifetime.
A Gallup poll conducted in the United States found that while only 2% of American adults reported using e-cigarettes daily, an additional 6% reported using them some days.

According to a survey conducted by the CDC in 2020, the most common reason people vape is to help them quit smoking traditional cigarettes, with 32.6% of current e-cigarette users reporting this as their primary reason for vaping.
Another popular reason people vape is for recreational use or enjoyment, with 22.3% of current e-cigarette users reporting this as their main motivation.
Some people also turn to e-cigarettes as a way to cope with stress or anxiety, with 14.4% of current e-cigarette users citing this as their primary reason for vaping.
A smaller percentage of vapers (10.7%) reported using e-cigarettes as a way to control their weight or appetite.
Other reasons people vape include socializing with friends who also vape (5.9%), curiosity about vaping (4.8%), and using e-cigarettes to consume other substances such as marijuana or THC oil (3.2%).

80% of vapers use e-cigarettes as an alternative to traditional cigarettes.
20% of vapers use e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes together.
E-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but are still not completely safe.
Vaping can help smokers quit, but it is not a guaranteed solution.
According to a study by the American Heart Association, vaping can increase the risk of stroke and heart disease.

A study by Johns Hopkins University found that vaping can increase the risk of developing chronic bronchitis by 71%.
In 2019, a total of 2,807 hospitalizations due to e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) were reported in the United States, with 68 confirmed deaths.
A study conducted in Canada found that individuals who vaped daily had a 30% increased risk of having a heart attack compared to those who never used e-cigarettes.

According to a study by Tobacco Control, the average cost of vaping is around $1,387 per year.
On the other hand, the average cost of smoking traditional cigarettes is approximately $2,569 per year.
Switching from smoking to vaping can save you up to 50% on your annual tobacco expenses.
The cost of e-cigarettes varies depending on the brand and type. Disposable e-cigarettes are cheaper than rechargeable ones.
A survey conducted by Vapester found that 70% of vapers spend less than $50 per month on vaping products.

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or other vaping device.