Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Japan
Japan: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 3,385 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Japan, 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 Japan is 3,385 ha, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 60.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Japan peaked at 87,600 ha in 1966 and was at its lowest, 3,385 ha, in 2024.
Japan ranks 62nd of 179 countries on this measure, 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 57,300 ha | — |
| 1962 | 63,900 ha | +11.5% |
| 1963 | 73,100 ha | +14.4% |
| 1964 | 82,700 ha | +13.1% |
| 1965 | 86,500 ha | +4.6% |
| 1966 | 87,600 ha | +1.3% |
| 1967 | 86,800 ha | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 82,600 ha | -4.8% |
| 1969 | 76,300 ha | -7.6% |
| 1970 | 71,000 ha | -6.9% |
| 1971 | 66,100 ha | -6.9% |
| 1972 | 62,500 ha | -5.4% |
| 1973 | 59,400 ha | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 55,900 ha | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 58,800 ha | +5.2% |
| 1976 | 63,400 ha | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 64,500 ha | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 63,600 ha | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 62,300 ha | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 60,800 ha | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 59,000 ha | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 53,900 ha | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 53,622 ha | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 53,400 ha | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 47,800 ha | -10.5% |
| 1986 | 47,400 ha | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 42,300 ha | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 40,000 ha | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 30,550 ha | -23.6% |
| 1990 | 30,000 ha | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 28,924 ha | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 27,464 ha | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 27,349 ha | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 26,662 ha | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 26,358 ha | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 26,100 ha | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 25,662 ha | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 25,300 ha | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 24,757 ha | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 23,991 ha | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 23,400 ha | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 23,000 ha | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 22,507 ha | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 21,538 ha | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 19,100 ha | -11.3% |
| 2006 | 18,500 ha | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 17,700 ha | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 16,800 ha | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 15,800 ha | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 15,000 ha | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 13,000 ha | -13.3% |
| 2012 | 9,000 ha | -30.8% |
| 2013 | 8,800 ha | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 8,600 ha | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 8,300 ha | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 8,000 ha | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 7,600 ha | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 7,065 ha | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 6,484 ha | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 6,079 ha | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 5,661 ha | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 3,602 ha | -36.4% |
| 2023 | 3,494 ha | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 3,385 ha | -3.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 3,385 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 46.5 ha, 72.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Japan's 3,385 ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,100 ha, 1.1× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -36.4% | 5,661 ha | 3,602 ha |
| 2012 | -30.8% | 13,000 ha | 9,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 77,422 ha | 57,300 ha | 87,600 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 62,750 ha | 55,900 ha | 71,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,877 ha | 30,550 ha | 60,800 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,858 ha | 24,757 ha | 30,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,234 ha | 15,800 ha | 23,991 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,185 ha | 6,484 ha | 15,000 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,444 ha | 3,385 ha | 6,079 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More agriculture & rural data for Japan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5564 % 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 0.0345 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6075 % 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 0.0369 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0096 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 323.87 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Japan?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Japan was 3,385 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 87,600 ha in 1966.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,385 ha in 2024.
- How does Japan rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Japan ranks 62nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.