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Has the proportion of Australians who smoke tobacco changed over time?

Tobacco smoking is decreasing over time. In 2022-23, a significantly smaller proportion of Australians reported smoking tobacco daily (8%) compared to 2019 (11%).

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. Supplementary Table 2.1.