Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years

New data reveals a sharp rise in vaping among British adults who have never been regular smokers, with over 1 million now using e-cigarettes despite no prior tobacco habit. The trend has nearly doubled in recent years, according to official statistics, raising concerns among health experts. In 2025, nearly 10% of adults in England, Scotland, and Wales reported using e-cigarettes, with the highest usage among those aged 25 to 34. The figures highlight a growing shift in nicotine consumption patterns beyond traditional smoking.

More than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite having never regularly smoked, ONS data showsMore than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite never having been regular smokers, with rates nearly doubling in just four years, according to figures that health experts describe as concerning.About 5.4 million people aged 16 and above in England, Scotland and Wales (9.9%) used e-cigarettes daily or occasionally in 2025, Office for National Statistics data showed. Vaping was highest among those aged 25-34 (16.4%). Continue reading...