US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low

The U.S. adult cigarette smoking rate dropped to 9% in 2025, a new all-time low, according to CDC survey data. The decline is attributed to taxes, smoking bans, and public health campaigns, though e-cigarette use among adults has remained steady at 7%. Advocacy groups cite cuts to CDC's anti-smoking initiatives under President Donald Trump's administration as a setback.