Is smoking banned in public places in Zambia?
Comprehensive ban
Smoking is prohibited in public places, punishable by fine or imprisonment, though specific venue exemptions are not detailed.
Zambia is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% 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
- Malawi
- Minimal restrictions There are no smoke-free ordinances in place, and none are planned.
- Mozambique
- Partial ban Mozambique restricts smoking in indoor public places but allows specially designated smoking rooms.
- Burundi
- Comprehensive ban Burundi bans smoking in all public spaces, workplaces, and public transport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Partial ban The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a smoking ban in place for certain public places.
- Rwanda
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in indoor public places, but owners may create designated smoking areas with separate ventilation.
- Namibia
- Comprehensive ban Namibia's law, effective 2014, prohibits smoking in public places and areas near entrances.
Other laws in Zambia
- Driving Age
- 16–17
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