Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Mozambique
Mozambique: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 69,856 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Mozambique, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Mozambique stood at 69,856 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.1% on the previous year and down 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Mozambique peaked at 109,611 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2,520 ha, in 1975.
That places Mozambique 13th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,804 ha | — |
| 1962 | 4,047 ha | +6.4% |
| 1963 | 4,451 ha | +10.0% |
| 1964 | 7,700 ha | +73.0% |
| 1965 | 4,047 ha | -47.4% |
| 1966 | 4,047 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,237 ha | -20.0% |
| 1968 | 5,260 ha | +62.5% |
| 1969 | 5,666 ha | +7.7% |
| 1970 | 8,094 ha | +42.9% |
| 1971 | 5,666 ha | -30.0% |
| 1972 | 5,261 ha | -7.1% |
| 1973 | 5,666 ha | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 5,700 ha | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 2,520 ha | -55.8% |
| 1976 | 2,520 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2,520 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2,600 ha | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 2,600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2,700 ha | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,853 ha | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 2,789 ha | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 3,192 ha | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 3,277 ha | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 3,405 ha | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 2,700 ha | -20.7% |
| 1996 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4,738 ha | +75.5% |
| 1999 | 2,800 ha | -40.9% |
| 2000 | 9,000 ha | +221.4% |
| 2001 | 10,500 ha | +16.7% |
| 2002 | 24,000 ha | +128.6% |
| 2003 | 35,000 ha | +45.8% |
| 2004 | 48,000 ha | +37.1% |
| 2005 | 62,500 ha | +30.2% |
| 2006 | 58,000 ha | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 70,000 ha | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 62,000 ha | -11.4% |
| 2009 | 60,000 ha | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 60,553 ha | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 61,080 ha | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 44,000 ha | -28.0% |
| 2013 | 61,182 ha | +39.1% |
| 2014 | 76,317 ha | +24.7% |
| 2015 | 70,404 ha | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 80,451 ha | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 82,060 ha | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 98,223 ha | +19.7% |
| 2019 | 109,611 ha | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 49,235 ha | -55.1% |
| 2021 | 45,785 ha | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 55,785 ha | +21.8% |
| 2023 | 65,856 ha | +18.1% |
| 2024 | 69,856 ha | +6.1% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 69,856 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,460 ha, 47.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 69,856 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,264 ha, 30.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +221.4% | 2,800 ha | 9,000 ha |
| 2002 | +128.6% | 10,500 ha | 24,000 ha |
| 1998 | +75.5% | 2,700 ha | 4,738 ha |
| 1964 | +73.0% | 4,451 ha | 7,700 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,695 ha | 3,237 ha | 7,700 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,315 ha | 2,520 ha | 8,094 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,700 ha | 2,700 ha | 2,700 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,115 ha | 2,700 ha | 4,738 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 43,900 ha | 9,000 ha | 70,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 74,388 ha | 44,000 ha | 109,611 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 57,303 ha | 45,785 ha | 69,856 ha | 5 |
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.001 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0017 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2557 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2557 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Mozambique?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Mozambique was 69,856 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 109,611 ha in 2019.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,520 ha in 1975.
- How does Mozambique rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Mozambique ranks 13th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.