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The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) Indonesia Report 2021 presents detailed information on tobacco use and key tobacco control indicators across the country, using globally standardized protocols and methodologies.
The report found that 34.5% of adults – 70.2 million people – used tobacco. The percentage of tobacco use among men was 65.5% and among women was 3.3%. Use of electronic cigarettes increased by 10 times in the last 10 years, from 0.3% in 2011 – when the last GATS was conducted – to 3% in 2021.
The report found that exposure to secondhand smoke in public places continued to be high. A total of 74.2% of adults were exposed to secondhand smoke in restaurants and 44.8% in workplaces. Almost 78% of current smokers noticed health warnings on cigarette package labels. More smokers wanted to quit compared to 10 years ago; however, the number of users given advice by health care providers to quit tobacco use improved by just over 4 percentage points, from 34.6% to 38.9%.
Across Indonesia, WHO will continue to advocate for implementation of strong tobacco control measures. This includes increased taxation of tobacco products, expansion of subnational bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and stronger, more effective implementation and enforcement of smoke-free policies.
WHO encourages policy makers and public health researchers in Indonesia and globally to access and utilize the GATS Indonesia Report 2021, to better control tobacco and achieve a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
Download the GATS Indonesia Report 2021 and related fact sheets and datasets here: