Tobacco Data

Tracking Tobacco Use in Vermont

The Health Department measures tobacco use among people in Vermont and creates data reports to assist the Vermont Tobacco Control Program, state government and local organizations in making data-driven decisions for tobacco prevention and control.

Key Points

11% of Vermont adults currently smoke cigarettes, a significant decline over the last decade.
There are significant disparities in tobacco use among several sub-populations in Vermont. For example, 14% of young adults (those 18-24 years old) use e-cigarettes, which is nearly three times the state rate (5%).
Fewer adults who smoke cigarettes are making quit attempts (47% as of 2023) compared to 10 years ago (60% in 2014).

When tobacco is referenced on this website, we are referring to commercial, for-profit tobacco that is produced for habitual use and not the sacred and traditional tobacco that may be used for ceremonial or medicinal purposes by some American Indian communities.

Tobacco Data & Reports

Based on adult survey data, annual report on tobacco use in Vermont.

2023 Vermont Tobacco Use

Four in ten Vermont adults report recent exposure to secondhand smoke.

Effects of Secondhand Smoke

Group of people on the Statehouse steps for OVX rally holding signs about tobacco.

Five of seven measures met or exceeded their target goals.

2019-2023 State Health Improvement Plan Tobacco Measures

Data Pages

Tobacco data pages are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of tobacco use among adults and youth in Vermont from multiple data sources. They are useful as a resource for anyone interested in Vermont tobacco data, especially those who may wan to use one or more slides in a presentation. Last published August 2025.

Data Briefs and Reports

Tobacco data briefs are short publications on specific tobacco-related topics.

Title	Publication Date	Primary Topic
Adult Tobacco Use, 2023 BRFSS Updates	07/18/2025	Adult Use & Cessation
Adult Tobacco Use, 2022 BRFSS Updates	04/01/2024	Adult Use & Cessation
Adult Tobacco Use, 2021 BRFSS Updates	02/04/2023	Adult Use & Cessation
Adult Tobacco Use, 2020 BRFSS Updates	08/01/2022	Adult Use & Cessation
Adult Tobacco Use, 2019 BRFSS Updates	11/10/2021	Adult Use & Cessation
Adult Tobacco Use, 2018 BRFSS Updates	06/01/2020	Adult Use & Cessation
Adult Tobacco Use, 2017 BRFSS Updates	03/01/2019	Adult Use & Cessation
Adult Tobacco Use, 2016 BRFSS Updates	10/01/2017	Adult Use & Cessation
Adult Tobacco Use, 2015 BRFSS Updates	01/01/2017	Adult Use & Cessation
VT Adult Tobacco Disparity Charts, 2023 BRFSS	08/04/2025	Disparities
VT Youth Tobacco Disparity Charts, 2023 YRBS	08/04/2025	Disparities
State Health Improvement Plan - Tobacco Measure Closeout Goal Tracker, 2025	06/10/2025	Goal Tracker
Secondhand Smoke and Vapor Exposure among Vermont Adults	08/01/2024	Secondhand Smoke & Vapor
Menthol Tobacco Use among Vermont Adults	03/08/2024	Flavored Tobacco
Economic Benefit of Reducing Smoking among Medicaid-Insured Vermonters	02/29/2024	Cost Savings
Economic Benefit of Reducing Smoking among Medicaid-Insured Vermonters	09/01/2023	Cost Savings
VT Adult Tobacco Disparities Charts, 2021 BRFSS	03/31/2023	Disparities
VT Youth Tobacco Disparities Charts, 2021 YRBS	08/01/2023	Disparities
Flavored Tobacco Snapshot	03/01/2023	Flavored Tobacco
Age of Initial Tobacco Use, 2017 and 2019 BRFSS	02/27/2023	Initiation
Electronic Vapor Product (EVP) Use Among among High School Students in VT, 2019 YRBS	08/17/2022	E-Cigarette/Electronic Vapor Products
VT Adult and Youth Tobacco Disparities Charts, 2019 BRFSS and 2019 YRBS	01/19/2022	Disparities
VT Adult Tobacco Disparities Chart, 2017 BRFSS	03/26/2020	Disparities
Flavors Drive Tobacco Use in Vermont	01/01/2020	Flavored Tobacco
PACE Vermont Snapshot	01/01/2020	PACE
Economic Benefit of Reducing Smoking among Medicaid-Insured Vermonters	01/01/2020	Cost Savings
Sexual Orientation Disparities among Youth	08/01/2019	Disparities
Cessation Strategies Among Vermont Adults: Current Recently Quit Former Smokers	06/01/2019	Cessation
Electronic Vapor Product Use and Other Risk Behavior among High School Students, 2017 YRBS	11/01/2018	E-Cigarette/Electronic Vapor Products
Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing: Policy Coverage and Support Among Vermont Adults	08/01/2018	Secondhand Smoke & Vapor
Support for Tobacco-Related Point of Sale Policies: Local Opinion Leaders & Adults in Vermont	06/01/2018	Retail
E-cigarette Use Among Adults in Vermont, 2016 BRFSS	05/01/2018	E-Cigarette/Electronic Vapor Products
Electronic Vapor Product Use and Other Risk Behavior among High School Students, 2015 YRBS	05/01/2017	E-Cigarette/Electronic Vapor Products
Simultaneous Tobacco Product Use and Other Risk Behaviors among High School Students, 2015 YRBS	05/01/2017	Poly Use
Youth Tobacco Use: Associated Risks & Assets, 2015 YRBS	05/01/2017	Secondhand Smoke & Vapor
Disparities in Secondhand Smoke Exposure among Adult Non-smokers, 2014 ATS	08/27/2015	Secondhand Smoke & Vapor
Attitudes of Vermonter Regarding Secondhand Smoke and Point of Sale	03/01/2015	Secondhand Smoke & Vapor
2022 Vermont Adult Tobacco Survey Report	02/01/2024	ATS
2016 Vermont Adult Tobacco Survey Report	10/01/2017	ATS
Tobacco Use Among Adults and Youth in Vermont and the United States, 2015 BRFSS and 2015 YRBS	01/01/2017	U.S. Comparisons
Tobacco Use Among Adults and Youth in Vermont and the United States, 2013 BRFSS and 2013 YRBS	07/01/2016	U.S. Comparisons

Tobacco Use & Policy Timeline

Over the last 30+ years, a combination of tobacco-related policies, outreach and education have helped lower tobacco use rates in Vermont. The interactive chart below pairs these public health efforts with yearly tobacco use rates. Users are encouraged to explore the data below. Click the "How To" button in the upper right corner to get started.