Number of UK vapers in millions Source: ASH 2 & 26 A few quick facts The UK is the second largest market in the world for vape products worth 2.3bn in 2020 3 The age range with the most UK vapers is 35-44 years olds 2 (in the US it is 18-24 year olds) The most common reason for vaping in the UK is as an aid to quitting smoking (30%) 26 50% of vapers use refillable tanks down from 77% in 2021 26 31% now use disposable vapes (2% in 2021) particularly younger adults 26 In 2023, over 9.1% of the GB population were using e-cigarettes a large increase year on year 26 In 2020 18-24 year old had the lowest vaping rate but in 2022 they had the highest 26
The rules will be difficult for visitors to understand, because they might be able to smoke on the other side of the canal, or on a private terrace in the red light district, said Maarten Bruinsma, chair of the Amsterdam Gastvrij, and a bed and breakfast owner
Awareness of traditional cigarettes' negative consequences, electronic cigarettes' decreased tar and carbon monoxide absorption, increased prosperity, and electronic cigarette producers' technological advances all boost the market
Moreover, the inability to smoke during delays or layovers might aggravate withdrawal symptoms