Objective:
To study the prevalence of tobacco use among a population of the Kyrgyz Republic (KR) aged 15 years and older by sex, age group and conduct comparative analyses with data of national tobacco use survey from May 2005.

Methods:
The representative national random sample with 3000 members aged 15 years and older were selected from 1080 households. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 2817 (response rate: 94%) respondents during August 2019. The comparative analyses were conducted with data of the National Tobacco use survey, that was conducted on May 2005.

Results:
There is a slight decrease of the level of current smoking among the male population aged 15 years and older. However, the overall level of current smoking among women increased 3 times in 2019 compared to 2005, which affected the overall smoking level. Nasvay consumption among men increased more than 3 times in 2019 compared to 2005, and among women more than 7 times compared to 2005.

Conclusions:
The smoking prevalence among the population in the age group of 15 years and older increased by 7% due to the increase in female smoking. Consumption of nasvay, both among the male and among the female population aged 15 years and older, has increased. Nasvay is sold uncontrollably everywhere, it is not prohibited, but it is not regulated, with a rise in the price of cigarettes, some smokers switch to affordable products such as nasvay.