Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Africa
Africa: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 613,627 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Africa stood at 613,627 ha.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Africa peaked at 676,041 ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 240,928 ha, in 1969.
Africa ranks 5th of 30 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 268,695 ha | — |
| 1962 | 271,813 ha | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 303,479 ha | +11.6% |
| 1964 | 306,157 ha | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 310,915 ha | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 251,404 ha | -19.1% |
| 1967 | 245,028 ha | -2.5% |
| 1968 | 244,829 ha | -0.1% |
| 1969 | 240,928 ha | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 262,949 ha | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 279,144 ha | +6.2% |
| 1972 | 279,450 ha | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 275,485 ha | -1.4% |
| 1974 | 293,199 ha | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 308,369 ha | +5.2% |
| 1976 | 313,812 ha | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 306,054 ha | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 324,173 ha | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 320,362 ha | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 303,500 ha | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 265,163 ha | -12.6% |
| 1982 | 271,484 ha | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 310,762 ha | +14.5% |
| 1984 | 314,297 ha | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 318,975 ha | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 309,761 ha | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 311,061 ha | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 300,614 ha | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 300,811 ha | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 313,766 ha | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 355,668 ha | +13.4% |
| 1992 | 393,836 ha | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 415,128 ha | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 327,054 ha | -21.2% |
| 1995 | 340,349 ha | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 364,887 ha | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 385,152 ha | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 394,353 ha | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 402,357 ha | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 415,363 ha | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 385,374 ha | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 398,300 ha | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 398,699 ha | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 438,867 ha | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 462,750 ha | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 442,989 ha | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 458,310 ha | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 538,300 ha | +17.5% |
| 2009 | 574,541 ha | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 587,076 ha | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 676,041 ha | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 511,922 ha | -24.3% |
| 2013 | 554,586 ha | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 567,776 ha | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 618,357 ha | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 513,525 ha | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 475,429 ha | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 516,324 ha | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 542,562 ha | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 462,823 ha | -14.7% |
| 2021 | 452,642 ha | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 513,535 ha | +13.5% |
| 2023 | 617,191 ha | +20.2% |
| 2024 | 613,627 ha | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 271,472 ha | 240,928 ha | 310,915 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 296,300 ha | 262,949 ha | 324,173 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 300,643 ha | 265,163 ha | 318,975 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 369,255 ha | 313,766 ha | 415,128 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 451,349 ha | 385,374 ha | 574,541 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 556,360 ha | 475,429 ha | 676,041 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 531,964 ha | 452,642 ha | 617,191 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Africa?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Africa was 613,627 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 676,041 ha in 2011.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 240,928 ha in 1969.
- How does Africa rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Africa ranks 5th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.