The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Percentage of Canadians (aged 18+) who currently smoke cigarettes |
|---|---|
| Target |
By 2035, less than 5% of Canadians (aged 18+) smoke cigarettes |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the percentage of Canadians who currently smoke cigarettes. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada (excluding territories) and provinces |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
| Calculations |
Total number of Canadians who smoke cigarettes (occassionally and daily) aged 18 years old and over divided by total population aged 18 years old and over. |
| Comments and limitations |
The indicator covers the population 18 years of age and over living in the ten provinces and the three territories. Excluded from the survey’s coverage are: persons living on reserves and other Aboriginal settlements; the institutionalized population. Altogether, these exclusions represent less than 3% of the Canadian population aged 18 and over. |