Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Malaysia
Malaysia: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 65 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Malaysia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Malaysia stood at 65 ha.
That represents a change of down 40.9% on the previous year and down 90.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Malaysia peaked at 19,790 ha in 1997 and was at its lowest, 63 ha, in 2022.
That places Malaysia 141st out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,783 ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,192 ha | +14.7% |
| 1963 | 3,330 ha | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 3,753 ha | +12.7% |
| 1965 | 3,642 ha | -3.0% |
| 1966 | 3,237 ha | -11.1% |
| 1967 | 3,237 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 2,428 ha | -25.0% |
| 1969 | 2,832 ha | +16.6% |
| 1970 | 3,237 ha | +14.3% |
| 1971 | 3,990 ha | +23.3% |
| 1972 | 8,041 ha | +101.5% |
| 1973 | 8,338 ha | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 9,870 ha | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 14,448 ha | +46.4% |
| 1976 | 8,249 ha | -42.9% |
| 1977 | 9,499 ha | +15.2% |
| 1978 | 12,372 ha | +30.2% |
| 1979 | 12,495 ha | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 13,243 ha | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 12,963 ha | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 12,744 ha | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 11,267 ha | -11.6% |
| 1984 | 10,568 ha | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 16,362 ha | +54.8% |
| 1986 | 16,344 ha | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 12,676 ha | -22.4% |
| 1988 | 9,621 ha | -24.1% |
| 1989 | 12,507 ha | +30.0% |
| 1990 | 10,168 ha | -18.7% |
| 1991 | 14,953 ha | +47.1% |
| 1992 | 11,905 ha | -20.4% |
| 1993 | 12,355 ha | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 10,219 ha | -17.3% |
| 1995 | 10,525 ha | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 10,982 ha | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 19,790 ha | +80.2% |
| 1998 | 14,200 ha | -28.2% |
| 1999 | 18,522 ha | +30.4% |
| 2000 | 15,764 ha | -14.9% |
| 2001 | 15,972 ha | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 14,390 ha | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 13,038 ha | -9.4% |
| 2004 | 12,148 ha | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 8,520 ha | -29.9% |
| 2006 | 6,778 ha | -20.4% |
| 2007 | 6,827 ha | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 6,702 ha | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 7,616 ha | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 3,698 ha | -51.4% |
| 2011 | 4,242 ha | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 2,526 ha | -40.5% |
| 2013 | 538 ha | -78.7% |
| 2014 | 694 ha | +29.0% |
| 2015 | 574 ha | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 501 ha | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 551 ha | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 528 ha | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 109 ha | -79.4% |
| 2020 | 188 ha | +72.5% |
| 2021 | 149 ha | -20.7% |
| 2022 | 63 ha | -57.7% |
| 2023 | 110 ha | +74.6% |
| 2024 | 65 ha | -40.9% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 65 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,581 ha, 4% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 65 ha is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,100 ha, 2% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,159 ha | 2,428 ha | 3,753 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,054 ha | 3,237 ha | 14,448 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,830 ha | 9,621 ha | 16,362 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,362 ha | 10,168 ha | 19,790 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,776 ha | 6,702 ha | 15,972 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,396 ha | 109 ha | 4,242 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 115 ha | 63 ha | 188 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 138 Montenegro 114 ha compare
- 139 Trinidad and Tobago 113 ha compare
- 140 Sierra Leone 101 ha compare
- 142 Austria 63 ha compare
- 143 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 62 ha compare
- 143 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 62 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Malaysia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.2303 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.2382 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0822 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,078 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.913 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Malaysia?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Malaysia was 65 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 19,790 ha in 1997.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 63 ha in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Malaysia ranks 141st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.