A 2026 Gallup & Gilani Pakistan survey reveals that only 17% of Pakistani adults are aware of electronic cigarettes or vaping. Awareness is significantly higher among educated, urban, and younger demographics, highlighting a major information gap that challenges future public health regulation.
Key Takeaways:
- Low Awareness: Only 17% of adults know about vaping.
- Education Gap: 43% of highly educated adults are aware vs. 12% with lower education.
- Urban Divide: Urban residents are twice as likely to know about vapes than rural ones.
Despite global debates on e-cigarettes, a vast majority of Pakistanis remain unaware of vaping technology. A 2026 survey by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan indicates that only 17% of the adult population has heard of vaping, presenting a significant hurdle for public health officials attempting to formulate effective policies.
The data underscores a sharp demographic divide. Awareness is concentrated among those under 30, urban dwellers, and the highly educated, leaving rural and older populations largely uninformed about these emerging nicotine products.
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