The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today, 6 October 2026, released its annual report on adult smoking habits in the UK for 2025. The publication, titled 'Adult smoking habits in the UK: 2025', provides insights into cigarette smoking among adults.
The report examines various aspects of smoking behaviour, including the overall number of people who smoke, variations between different population groups, and how these habits have evolved over time. It also includes data on the use of e-cigarettes.
Accompanying the main release are detailed datasets. These include annual and historical data on the proportion of adults who currently smoke, ex-smokers, and those who have never smoked, broken down by sex and age. Further data focuses on smoking behaviours and e-cigarette use in England and Great Britain, covering cigarette consumption and quit rates.