More than 17,500 people aged 14 and over across the country took part in the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey, held from June to December 2025. In response to strong public interest in tobacco and vaping behaviours, initial results on tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine products are being released first to support a better understanding of how nicotine use in Australia is changing over time. Two subsequent updates will provide further insights into tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine product use, as well as information on alcohol consumption and the use of illicit drugs.

Key findings

• Daily tobacco smoking dropped to 5.6% in 2025, down from 8.3% in 2022–2023
• Daily e-cigarette use stabilised from 2022–2023 (3.5%) to 2025 (3.6%)
• 1.8% of the population aged 14 and over have used oral nicotine pouches in the previous 12 months
• 1 in 3 people (34%) who smoke purchased illicit tobacco in the last 3 months and/or currently smoke illicit tobacco