Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Canada
Canada: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 9,795 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Canada, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Canada is 9,795 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Canada peaked at 56,968 ha in 1967 and was at its lowest, 9,587 ha, in 2015.
Canada ranks 37th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Canada, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 55,812 ha | — |
| 1962 | 53,036 ha | -5.0% |
| 1963 | 46,127 ha | -13.0% |
| 1964 | 34,526 ha | -25.2% |
| 1965 | 37,847 ha | +9.6% |
| 1966 | 52,689 ha | +39.2% |
| 1967 | 56,968 ha | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 54,580 ha | -4.2% |
| 1969 | 53,722 ha | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 43,792 ha | -18.5% |
| 1971 | 39,472 ha | -9.9% |
| 1972 | 41,797 ha | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 48,912 ha | +17.0% |
| 1974 | 50,118 ha | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 41,610 ha | -17.0% |
| 1976 | 37,417 ha | -10.1% |
| 1977 | 43,971 ha | +17.5% |
| 1978 | 48,522 ha | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 36,354 ha | -25.1% |
| 1980 | 46,390 ha | +27.6% |
| 1981 | 47,356 ha | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 31,166 ha | -34.2% |
| 1983 | 47,159 ha | +51.3% |
| 1984 | 40,645 ha | -13.8% |
| 1985 | 39,893 ha | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 31,298 ha | -21.5% |
| 1987 | 29,540 ha | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 29,136 ha | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 30,600 ha | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 29,342 ha | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 30,374 ha | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 26,651 ha | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 31,469 ha | +18.1% |
| 1994 | 26,080 ha | -17.1% |
| 1995 | 26,893 ha | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 25,701 ha | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 28,108 ha | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 27,666 ha | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 25,266 ha | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 23,800 ha | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 23,724 ha | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 18,939 ha | -20.2% |
| 2003 | 15,994 ha | -15.5% |
| 2004 | 15,700 ha | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 16,000 ha | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 15,909 ha | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 16,500 ha | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 14,412 ha | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 13,563 ha | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 12,723 ha | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 11,914 ha | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 11,133 ha | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 10,341 ha | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 9,836 ha | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 9,587 ha | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 9,921 ha | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 9,782 ha | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 9,763 ha | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 9,822 ha | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 9,789 ha | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 9,791 ha | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 9,801 ha | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 9,794 ha | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 9,795 ha | +0.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 9,795 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 46.5 ha, 210.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Canada changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +51.3% | 31,166 ha | 47,159 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49,479 ha | 34,526 ha | 56,968 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,196 ha | 36,354 ha | 50,118 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,318 ha | 29,136 ha | 47,356 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,755 ha | 25,266 ha | 31,469 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,454 ha | 13,563 ha | 23,800 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,482 ha | 9,587 ha | 12,723 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,794 ha | 9,789 ha | 9,801 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More agriculture & rural data for Canada
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2803 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.914 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.4113 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.35 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 31.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0193 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,092 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0803 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Canada?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Canada was 9,795 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 56,968 ha in 1967.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,587 ha in 2015.
- How does Canada rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Canada ranks 37th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.