South Africa vs Switzerland: Taxes as a share of cigarette price
South Africa
60.1%
in 2022
Switzerland
59.0%
in 2022
South Africa rank
82nd
Switzerland rank
85th
Taxes as a share of cigarette price over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 60.1% against 59.0% in Switzerland, a difference of 1.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 82nd and Switzerland ranks 85th of 190 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.8% | 63.2% | 15.4% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 50.1% | 61.6% | 11.5% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 56.4% | 59.3% | 2.9% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher taxes as a share of cigarette price, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 60.1% against 59.0% in Switzerland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in taxes as a share of cigarette price between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 1.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for taxes as a share of cigarette price?
- South Africa ranks 82nd and Switzerland ranks 85th of 190 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Taxes as a share of cigarette price. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of taxes on the retail price of a pack of cigarettes. This includes all taxes and is based on one pack (20 cigarettes) of the most sold brand in the country.