In 2001, 24% of 18-24 years old smoked daily by 2010, this had fallen to 16% and continued to rise about 26% of 25-34 in 2001 and from 2004 to 2010 had dropped to 19%. The same decline had not been seen among older people. People aged 45-54 smoked on average the largest number of cigarettes compared with other age groups.