Georgia’s National Center for Disease Control and Public Health presented new findings from studies conducted under the Global Tobacco Surveillance System, finding 25.4% of adults and 14% of young people in the country use tobacco products. Despite the gradual decline in overall consumption, Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze said reducing tobacco use remains a key public health priority and stressed the importance of evidence-based policymaking in shaping effective tobacco control measures. While welcoming the downward trend, the NCDC noted that stronger action is still needed to further reduce tobacco use.
The nationwide surveys, carried out between 2023 and 2025, have already informed Georgia’s National Tobacco Control Strategy for 2026–2030.