Saudi Arabia
Overall Score, 2024
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Country-specific presentation slides display the findings from the Cigarette Tax Scorecard.
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2024
Saudi Arabia scores higher than the average score of countries in its region and the global average, but below countries in its income group and top performers. It would benefit from some improvements to its cigarette tax system.
Component Score
2024
Saudi Arabia scores well in price, mid-range in tax share, and poorly in affordability change and tax structure. Saudi Arabia would greatly benefit from reducing cigarette affordability and improving tax structure.
Scores Over Time
Saudi Arabia's overall score increased between 2014 and 2018, then it decreased in 2022 and remained unchanged since then. During the 10-year period, the country saw a significant increase in cigarette prices. However, it has not been able to reduce the cigarette affordability since 2022.
