Youth Vaping Declines: Lowest Rates in 10 Years
- The FDA and CDC reported a notable decrease in youth e-cigarette use in 2024.Data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) indicates approximately half a million fewer young...
- The survey, conducted from January to May 2024, revealed that 1.63 million, or 5.9% of middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days.
- Despite the overall decline in e-cigarette use,flavored products remain popular.
Youth vaping rates plummeted in 2024,reaching the lowest levels in a decade. A recent report reveals notable declines in e-cigarette use among middle and high school students, offering positive news for public health.The national Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) data highlights that approximately half a million fewer young people are vaping compared to the previous year. However, flavored products remain highly popular, and disposable vapes continue to dominate the market, even as the FDA targets specific brands. Nicotine pouch use stayed steady, with Zyn remaining the top choice. News Directory 3 keeps you informed on these trends. Discover what’s next for youth tobacco prevention efforts.
E-Cigarette Use Among US Youth Drops Significantly in 2024
Updated June 05,2025
The FDA and CDC reported a notable decrease in youth e-cigarette use in 2024.Data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) indicates approximately half a million fewer young people are currently using e-cigarettes compared to 2023. This decline highlights ongoing efforts to reduce youth vaping and monitor emerging tobacco product trends.
The survey, conducted from January to May 2024, revealed that 1.63 million, or 5.9% of middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. This is down from 2.13 million, or 7.7%, in 2023.The drop was most pronounced among high schoolers. Officials noted that current youth e-cigarette use is about a third of what it was in 2019.
Despite the overall decline in e-cigarette use,flavored products remain popular. Among youth who vape, 87.6% use flavored e-cigarettes, with fruit, candy, and mint being the top choices. Disposable e-cigarettes are the most common product type, with brands like Elf Bar, Breeze, and Mr. Fog leading in popularity.
The use of Elf Bar products specifically saw a substantial decrease, dropping from 56.7% in 2023 to 36.1% in 2024. The FDA has been actively targeting Elf Bar through warning letters, civil penalties, and import alerts due to the brand not being authorized by the agency.
While e-cigarette use declined, nicotine pouch use remained relatively stable. Approximately 1.8% of youth reported using nicotine pouches, with Zyn being the dominant brand. Similar to e-cigarettes, flavored nicotine pouches are popular, with mint, fruit, and menthol being the most common flavors.
“The continued decline in e-cigarette use among our nation’s youth is a monumental public health win,” said Brian King, Ph.D., M.P.H., director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products. “This progress is a testament to the relentless efforts by the FDA, CDC and others, particularly over the past half decade. but we can’t rest on our laurels, as there’s still more work to do to further reduce youth e-cigarette use.”
“Youth use of tobacco products in any form—including e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches—is unsafe,” said Deirdre Lawrence Kittner, ph.D., M.P.H., director of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health. “It’s essential that we remain vigilant and committed to public health efforts to ensure all youth can live healthy, tobacco-free lives.”
What’s next
The FDA and CDC are committed to preventing youth tobacco use through education and enforcement. They offer resources for educators and parents, including the FDA’s Vaping Prevention and Education Resource Center and “The Real Cost” campaign, and also the CDC’s “Empower Vape-Free youth” campaign.