Is smoking banned in public places in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Partial ban
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a smoking ban in place for certain public places.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
- Burundi
- Comprehensive ban Burundi bans smoking in all public spaces, workplaces, and public transport.
- Rwanda
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in indoor public places, but owners may create designated smoking areas with separate ventilation.
- Zambia
- Comprehensive ban Smoking is prohibited in public places, punishable by fine or imprisonment, though specific venue exemptions are not detailed.
- Uganda
- Comprehensive ban Uganda prohibited smoking in public places, including workplaces, restaurants, and bars, in March 2004.
- Gabon
- Partial ban Smoking is prohibited in many public places, but the law mandates the provision of designated smoking areas.
- Malawi
- Minimal restrictions There are no smoke-free ordinances in place, and none are planned.
Other laws in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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