Delaware
A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 27 Years Later
| FY2026 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| State Ranking | 5 | 4 |
| State Spending on Tobacco Prevention | $9.9 million | $9.9 million |
|
Percent of CDC Recommended Spending
($13.0 million) |
76.5% | 76.5% |
Delaware's Tobacco Revenue, CDC Recommended Spending, State Spending and Tobacco Industry Marketing
Trend in Spending Delaware Tobacco Prevention
| Tobacco's Toll in Delaware (as of Dec. 15, 2025) | |
|---|---|
| Adults who smoke | 10.1% (85,800) |
| High school students who smoke | 2.2% (1,100) |
| High school students who use e-cigarettes | 18.3% |
| Deaths caused by smoking each year | 1,400 |
| Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking | $618 million |
| Proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking | 31.3% |
| Residents' state & federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures | $938 per household |
| Estimated annual tobacco industry marketing in state | $41.8 million |
Last updated Dec. 15, 2025