Table 1

Countries 100% smoke free

Country*Local law approvalAdditional coverage
Australia
  • First State 2006 (Tasmania)

  • Last State 2010 (Northern Territory)

In some states, vehicles with children59 60
Bermuda612006
Bhutan622005
British Virgin Islands632006
Canada
  • First Territories 2004 (Northwest and Nunavut)

  • Last Territory 2009 (Prince Edward Island)

In some territories, vehicles with children. Outdoor seating and patios are smoke free as well.64 65
Cyprus2010Vehicles with children66
England672006
France682007
Guatemala692008
Honduras702010
Hong Kong2006Public transport interchanges71
Iceland722007
Iran2007All roofed areas73
Ireland742004
Lithuania752007
Maldives762009
New Zealand2003Prisons77
Northern Ireland782007
Norway792004
Panama802008
Paraguay812010
Peru822006
Scotland832006
Singapore2009All roofed areas84
Spain852011
Turkey862008
Uruguay872006
Wales882006
  • * Countries were considered 100% smoke free if the national law banned smoking in non-hospitality workplaces, restaurants and bars (no designated smoking rooms allowed), according to the American Non-smoker's Rights Foundation.3 Countries with all subnational entities having this type of policies were also considered 100% smoke free, such as Canada and Australia.

  • Law implementation and not law enforcement is described. Definitions and specifications of indoor workplaces might vary according to local law.

  • Table includes information from various references.59–88