Tobacco Data

Tracking Tobacco Use in Vermont

The Health Department measures tobacco use among people in Vermont and creates data reports to assist the Vermont Tobacco Control Program, state government and local organizations in making data-driven decisions for tobacco prevention and control.

Key Points

11% of Vermont adults currently smoke cigarettes, a significant decline over the last decade.
There are significant disparities in tobacco use among several sub-populations in Vermont. For example, 14% of young adults (those 18-24 years old) use e-cigarettes, which is nearly three times the state rate (5%).
Fewer adults who smoke cigarettes are making quit attempts (47% as of 2023) compared to 10 years ago (60% in 2014).

When tobacco is referenced on this website, we are referring to commercial, for-profit tobacco that is produced for habitual use and not the sacred and traditional tobacco that may be used for ceremonial or medicinal purposes by some American Indian communities.

Tobacco Data & Reports

Based on adult survey data, annual report on tobacco use in Vermont.

2023 Vermont Tobacco Use

Four in ten Vermont adults report recent exposure to secondhand smoke.

Effects of Secondhand Smoke

Group of people on the Statehouse steps for OVX rally holding signs about tobacco.

Five of seven measures met or exceeded their target goals

2019-2023 State Health Improvement Plan Tobacco Measures

Tobacco Data Pages

Tobacco data pages are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of tobacco use among adults and youth in Vermont from multiple surveillance sources. They are useful as a resource for anyone interested in Vermont tobacco data, especially those who may want to use one or more slides in a presentation.

Annual Look at Adult Tobacco Use

Special Topic Tobacco Data Briefs

Tobacco data briefs are short, two to four page publications on specific tobacco-related topics.

Tobacco Data Reports

Tobacco Use & Policy Timeline

Over the last 30+ years, a combination of tobacco-related policies, outreach and education have helped lower tobacco use rates in Vermont. The interactive chart below pairs these public health efforts with yearly tobacco use rates. Users are encouraged to explore the data below. Click the "How To" button in the upper right corner to get started.