New Data Shows Half of UK Smokers Want to Quit: IVG Supports the Switch
ONS Data: 1-in-2 smokers ready to join the quitting movement in the next 12 months.
If you’ve been thinking about quitting, you’re not alone; more than half of UK smokers say the same.
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that 56% of current smokers in Great Britain intend to quit within the next 12 months, with 24% planning to stop in the next three months.
This comes as smoking rates continue their long-term decline, from 10.5% in 2023 to 9.1% in 2024.
While fewer adults are smoking overall, many are actively seeking safer alternatives, making this a key moment for adult smokers to explore options like vaping.
Why Timing Your First Cigarette Matters
Additionally, research shows that smokers who delay their first cigarette of the day are more likely to be planning a quit attempt.
Among those intending to quit within three months, 46% wait more than an hour before their first cigarette, compared with just 23% of smokers not planning to stop.
This behaviour is a strong indicator of motivation to change, and adult smokers may find vaping a helpful, controlled alternative as they work towards reducing or stopping cigarette use.
Quit at Your Pace
“Over half of UK smokers want to quit, which is something that IVG strongly supports,” says Jacqueline Hoctor, Commercial Director at IVG.
“Our products and resources are designed to support smokers in reducing or stopping cigarette use, giving them control over their nicotine intake while enjoying the benefits of a tobacco-free lifestyle.”
Quitting Smoking Resources & Reliable Guidance
For adult smokers looking to quit or switch, use reliable resources to make an informed decision:
- Quitting Smoking: A Complete Guide for Adult Smokers – Learn about the benefits of quitting smoking.
- Switching to Vaping: A Complete Guide for Adult Smokers – Discover the benefits of switching from smoking to vaping.
- Quitting Smoking – NHS. Before deciding to quit, always consult a health professional and obtain proper medical advice.
Start Your Switch with IVG
Whether you’re exploring reduced nicotine options or switching completely, IVG provides tools and guidance to help adult smokers make a satisfying, controlled switch.
Source: Office for National Statistics, Adult Smoking Habits in the UK: 2024.