Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 546,014 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Eastern Africa stood at 546,014 ha.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Eastern Africa peaked at 601,332 ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 131,314 ha, in 1969.
Eastern Africa ranks 7th 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 Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 166,227 ha | — |
| 1962 | 170,207 ha | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 199,682 ha | +17.3% |
| 1964 | 197,536 ha | -1.1% |
| 1965 | 198,688 ha | +0.6% |
| 1966 | 144,494 ha | -27.3% |
| 1967 | 132,113 ha | -8.6% |
| 1968 | 132,125 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 131,314 ha | -0.6% |
| 1970 | 135,032 ha | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 143,891 ha | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 156,881 ha | +9.0% |
| 1973 | 155,682 ha | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 168,355 ha | +8.1% |
| 1975 | 173,113 ha | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 187,890 ha | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 183,233 ha | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 192,580 ha | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 199,101 ha | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 184,132 ha | -7.5% |
| 1981 | 156,115 ha | -15.2% |
| 1982 | 160,733 ha | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 200,240 ha | +24.6% |
| 1984 | 196,891 ha | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 201,820 ha | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 206,956 ha | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 210,355 ha | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 201,811 ha | -4.1% |
| 1989 | 202,988 ha | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 214,481 ha | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 255,412 ha | +19.1% |
| 1992 | 290,982 ha | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 307,181 ha | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 230,479 ha | -25.0% |
| 1995 | 248,385 ha | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 266,349 ha | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 277,707 ha | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 278,904 ha | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 290,421 ha | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 297,223 ha | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 275,005 ha | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 291,168 ha | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 298,763 ha | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 341,249 ha | +14.2% |
| 2005 | 368,278 ha | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 351,378 ha | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 373,667 ha | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 458,025 ha | +22.6% |
| 2009 | 495,171 ha | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 510,835 ha | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 601,332 ha | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 440,720 ha | -26.7% |
| 2013 | 484,922 ha | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 498,673 ha | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 552,588 ha | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 442,537 ha | -19.9% |
| 2017 | 405,565 ha | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 447,134 ha | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 472,563 ha | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 393,453 ha | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 384,174 ha | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 445,430 ha | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 549,811 ha | +23.4% |
| 2024 | 546,014 ha | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 163,598 ha | 131,314 ha | 199,682 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 169,576 ha | 135,032 ha | 199,101 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 192,204 ha | 156,115 ha | 210,355 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 266,030 ha | 214,481 ha | 307,181 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 354,993 ha | 275,005 ha | 495,171 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 485,687 ha | 405,565 ha | 601,332 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 463,776 ha | 384,174 ha | 549,811 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Eastern Africa?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Eastern Africa was 546,014 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 601,332 ha in 2011.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 131,314 ha in 1969.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Eastern Africa ranks 7th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern 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.