Is smoking banned in public places in Ethiopia?

Partial ban

Ethiopia's 2019 law bans smoking in all indoor workplaces and on public transport.

Ethiopia is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Djibouti
Partial ban Djibouti has a smoking ban in place for certain public places.
Eritrea
Partial ban Eritrea bans smoking in public places, indoor workspaces, and public transport, but there is an exception for bars.
Kenya
Varies by region Kenya has smoking restrictions in specific cities like Nairobi and Mombasa, but no evidence of a uniform national law.
Uganda
Comprehensive ban Uganda prohibited smoking in public places, including workplaces, restaurants, and bars, in March 2004.
Rwanda
Partial ban Smoking is banned in indoor public places, but owners may create designated smoking areas with separate ventilation.
Burundi
Comprehensive ban Burundi bans smoking in all public spaces, workplaces, and public transport.

Other laws in Ethiopia

Driving Age
18+

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