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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