Smoking is a daily habit that is common in almost every part of the world, it is mostly practiced to reduce stress and cure from mental conditions like depression. Below are top 10 Countries with the highest rate of smokers.
Top 10 Countries With The Highest Rate Of Smokers
10. Croatia
Croatia with 36.90% stands tenth on the list of countries with the highest percentage of smokers.
9. Latvia
With 37% of smokers Latvia holds up the ninth posiition, as per the Wise Voter list.
8. Indonesia
Making its way into the top 10, Indonesia with 37.60% stands eighth in the list of countries with the highest percentage of smokers.
7. Lebanon
With 38.20%, Lebanon is ranked seventh on the list of countries with he highest percentage of smokers.
6. Bulgaria
The 6.67 million nation stands sixth in the list of countries with the highest percentage of smokers at 39%.
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