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Has the proportion of Australians who use e-cigarettes (or vapes) changed over time?

The proportion of Australians (aged 14+) who vape has increased significantly over time. Lifetime use of e-cigarettes increased from 9% in 2016 to 20% in 2022-23, and current use increased from 1% to 7% over the same period.

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. Supplementary Tables 3.1 and 3.3