Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Myanmar
Myanmar: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 14,605 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar is 14,605 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Myanmar peaked at 68,554 ha in 1977 and was at its lowest, 13,355 ha, in 2007.
That places Myanmar 31st out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,348 ha | — |
| 1962 | 43,585 ha | +13.7% |
| 1963 | 49,371 ha | +13.3% |
| 1964 | 56,584 ha | +14.6% |
| 1965 | 50,972 ha | -9.9% |
| 1966 | 46,614 ha | -8.5% |
| 1967 | 54,929 ha | +17.8% |
| 1968 | 62,460 ha | +13.7% |
| 1969 | 57,477 ha | -8.0% |
| 1970 | 52,205 ha | -9.2% |
| 1971 | 54,035 ha | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 66,314 ha | +22.7% |
| 1973 | 63,132 ha | -4.8% |
| 1974 | 40,838 ha | -35.3% |
| 1975 | 43,793 ha | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 53,348 ha | +21.8% |
| 1977 | 68,554 ha | +28.5% |
| 1978 | 64,594 ha | -5.8% |
| 1979 | 60,488 ha | -6.4% |
| 1980 | 57,852 ha | -4.4% |
| 1981 | 56,657 ha | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 55,407 ha | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 49,753 ha | -10.2% |
| 1984 | 58,074 ha | +16.7% |
| 1985 | 61,489 ha | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 53,157 ha | -13.6% |
| 1987 | 47,826 ha | -10.0% |
| 1988 | 35,722 ha | -25.3% |
| 1989 | 37,123 ha | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 30,400 ha | -18.1% |
| 1991 | 42,897 ha | +41.1% |
| 1992 | 41,278 ha | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 37,636 ha | -8.8% |
| 1994 | 31,161 ha | -17.2% |
| 1995 | 28,733 ha | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 33,589 ha | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 33,590 ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 29,947 ha | -10.8% |
| 1999 | 33,184 ha | +10.8% |
| 2000 | 33,185 ha | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 29,136 ha | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 20,639 ha | -29.2% |
| 2003 | 22,258 ha | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 25,900 ha | +16.4% |
| 2005 | 25,900 ha | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 16,997 ha | -34.4% |
| 2007 | 13,355 ha | -21.4% |
| 2008 | 17,806 ha | +33.3% |
| 2009 | 16,592 ha | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 16,997 ha | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 16,592 ha | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 16,592 ha | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 15,783 ha | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 16,187 ha | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 15,887 ha | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 14,916 ha | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 14,824 ha | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 13,826 ha | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 14,502 ha | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 16,537 ha | +14.0% |
| 2021 | 14,900 ha | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 14,260 ha | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 13,919 ha | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 14,605 ha | +4.9% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 14,605 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,100 ha, 4.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 14,605 ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,100 ha, 4.7× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51,149 ha | 38,348 ha | 62,460 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 56,730 ha | 40,838 ha | 68,554 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 51,306 ha | 35,722 ha | 61,489 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 34,242 ha | 28,733 ha | 42,897 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,177 ha | 13,355 ha | 33,185 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,611 ha | 13,826 ha | 16,997 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,844 ha | 13,919 ha | 16,537 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 28 North Macedonia 14,873 ha compare
- 28 North Macedonia 14,873 ha compare
- 30 Guatemala 14,618 ha compare
- 32 Zambia 12,837 ha compare
- 33 Republic of Korea 11,613 ha compare
- 34 Italy 11,360 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Myanmar
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2266 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0981 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.336 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.253 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 376.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4495 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Myanmar?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Myanmar was 14,605 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 68,554 ha in 1977.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,355 ha in 2007.
- How does Myanmar rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Myanmar ranks 31st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.