Disposable vape use falls sharply in UK one year after ban: Report
A YouGov survey reveals a significant decline in disposable vape use in the UK, with only 13% of young vapers and 8% of adult vapers using these products a year after the 2025 government ban on single-use vapes.
- Health
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:27 | 01 June 2026
The UK recorded a sharp decline in disposable vape use a year after a government ban on single-use vapes, a survey cited by Sky News revealed on Monday.
YouGov survey data showed that 13% of 11-17-year-olds who vape mainly use disposable products, down from 42% before the ban was introduced in 2025.
The rate is also lower than the peak of 69% recorded in 2023.
The survey also revealed a decline in disposable vape use among adults. Just 8% of adult vapers said they mainly use disposable products, down from 24% in 2025 and 31% in 2023.
The findings suggest that the ban helped reduce the popularity and availability of disposable vapes, although millions are still reportedly being discarded despite the measure, according to Sky News.