Record High Americans Smoke Marijuana While Record Low Smoke Cigarettes

August 24, 2026 11:08 AM ET An all-time high number of Americans say they smoke marijuana despite their cigarette use matching a record low, according to a Gallup poll out Monday.Of those surveyed, 17% of Americans said they use marijuana, matching Gallup’s record high from 2023. Meanwhile, the estimated number of U.S. adults who reported smoking cigarettes tied its record low of 11%, per the poll. (RELATED: What The FDA’s Latest Ruling Could Mean For Future Of Nicotine Pouches)Nine percent of U.S. adults said they vape, while 4% of respondents said they use nicotine pouches, the survey suggests. Moreover, the 17% of respondents who said they smoke marijuana is notably more than double the 7% in 2013, Gallup reported.The survey’s results come as marijuana usage in the U.S. has soared over