Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Iraq
Iraq: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 2,700 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Iraq, 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 Iraq is 2,700 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Iraq peaked at 16,500 ha in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1,100 ha, in 1991.
That places Iraq 76th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Iraq, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,125 ha | — |
| 1962 | 13,125 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 15,375 ha | +17.1% |
| 1964 | 15,375 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 14,973 ha | -2.6% |
| 1966 | 15,378 ha | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 15,000 ha | -2.5% |
| 1968 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 16,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 15,250 ha | -4.7% |
| 1971 | 14,653 ha | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 11,088 ha | -24.3% |
| 1973 | 9,850 ha | -11.2% |
| 1974 | 11,865 ha | +20.5% |
| 1975 | 10,013 ha | -15.6% |
| 1976 | 8,474 ha | -15.4% |
| 1977 | 12,500 ha | +47.5% |
| 1978 | 11,733 ha | -6.1% |
| 1979 | 9,700 ha | -17.3% |
| 1980 | 10,850 ha | +11.9% |
| 1981 | 12,000 ha | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 12,525 ha | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 14,500 ha | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 14,025 ha | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 16,500 ha | +17.6% |
| 1986 | 12,150 ha | -26.4% |
| 1987 | 8,900 ha | -26.7% |
| 1988 | 1,725 ha | -80.6% |
| 1989 | 3,175 ha | +84.1% |
| 1990 | 5,125 ha | +61.4% |
| 1991 | 1,100 ha | -78.5% |
| 1992 | 2,300 ha | +109.1% |
| 1993 | 2,350 ha | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 2,300 ha | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 2,400 ha | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 2,300 ha | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 2,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2,400 ha | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 2,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,880 ha | -21.7% |
| 2002 | 1,930 ha | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 1,770 ha | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 1,770 ha | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,400 ha | +35.6% |
| 2006 | 2,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2,398 ha | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,388 ha | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 2,480 ha | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 2,525 ha | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 2,588 ha | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 2,589 ha | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,583 ha | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,621 ha | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 2,654 ha | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 2,800 ha | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 2,610 ha | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 2,600 ha | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,639 ha | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 2,692 ha | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 2,700 ha | +0.3% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 2,700 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,581 ha, 1.7× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 2,700 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,404 ha, 1.9× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Iraq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +109.1% | 1,100 ha | 2,300 ha |
| 1989 | +84.1% | 1,725 ha | 3,175 ha |
| 1988 | -80.6% | 8,900 ha | 1,725 ha |
| 1991 | -78.5% | 5,125 ha | 1,100 ha |
| 1990 | +61.4% | 3,175 ha | 5,125 ha |
| 1977 | +47.5% | 8,474 ha | 12,500 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,817 ha | 13,125 ha | 16,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,513 ha | 8,474 ha | 15,250 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,635 ha | 1,725 ha | 16,500 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,498 ha | 1,100 ha | 5,125 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,175 ha | 1,770 ha | 2,400 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,563 ha | 2,388 ha | 2,800 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,648 ha | 2,600 ha | 2,700 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4718 % 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 0.1178 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2266 % 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 0.2022 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Iraq?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Iraq was 2,700 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 16,500 ha in 1985.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,100 ha in 1991.
- How does Iraq rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Iraq ranks 76th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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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.