Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Nepal
Nepal: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 1,188 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Nepal, 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 Nepal is 1,188 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Nepal peaked at 9,275 ha in 1973 and was at its lowest, 639 ha, in 2016.
That places Nepal 94th 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,300 ha | — |
| 1962 | 7,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 7,500 ha | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 7,700 ha | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 7,889 ha | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 8,000 ha | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 8,500 ha | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 8,700 ha | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 8,800 ha | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 9,090 ha | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 9,110 ha | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 9,275 ha | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 5,422 ha | -41.5% |
| 1975 | 6,716 ha | +23.9% |
| 1976 | 6,740 ha | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 6,964 ha | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 7,990 ha | +14.7% |
| 1979 | 7,590 ha | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 7,520 ha | -0.9% |
| 1981 | 7,210 ha | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 6,840 ha | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 8,960 ha | +31.0% |
| 1984 | 9,050 ha | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 8,550 ha | -5.5% |
| 1986 | 8,680 ha | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 8,820 ha | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 6,470 ha | -26.6% |
| 1989 | 7,300 ha | +12.8% |
| 1990 | 7,610 ha | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 7,290 ha | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 6,520 ha | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 6,660 ha | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 6,742 ha | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 6,028 ha | -10.6% |
| 1996 | 6,130 ha | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 5,670 ha | -7.5% |
| 1998 | 5,790 ha | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 4,422 ha | -23.6% |
| 2000 | 4,283 ha | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 4,226 ha | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 3,813 ha | -9.8% |
| 2003 | 3,597 ha | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 3,398 ha | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 3,003 ha | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 2,733 ha | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 2,729 ha | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 2,687 ha | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 2,542 ha | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 2,534 ha | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,135 ha | -55.2% |
| 2012 | 1,893 ha | +66.8% |
| 2013 | 1,800 ha | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 1,773 ha | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 1,724 ha | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 639 ha | -62.9% |
| 2017 | 1,379 ha | +115.8% |
| 2018 | 1,247 ha | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 1,088 ha | -12.8% |
| 2020 | 1,238 ha | +13.8% |
| 2021 | 1,191 ha | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 1,173 ha | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 1,201 ha | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 1,188 ha | -1.1% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 1,188 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,100 ha, 38% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 1,188 ha is above the median for South Asia, which is 1,188 ha, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Nepal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +115.8% | 639 ha | 1,379 ha |
| 2012 | +66.8% | 1,135 ha | 1,893 ha |
| 2016 | -62.9% | 1,724 ha | 639 ha |
| 2011 | -55.2% | 2,534 ha | 1,135 ha |
| 1974 | -41.5% | 9,275 ha | 5,422 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,877 ha | 7,300 ha | 8,700 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,770 ha | 5,422 ha | 9,275 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,940 ha | 6,470 ha | 9,050 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,286 ha | 4,422 ha | 7,610 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,301 ha | 2,542 ha | 4,283 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,521 ha | 639 ha | 2,534 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,198 ha | 1,173 ha | 1,238 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Nepal
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.64 % 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 0.0626 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.8409 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1232 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2156 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 331.1 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7937 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Nepal?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Nepal was 1,188 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 9,275 ha in 1973.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 639 ha in 2016.
- How does Nepal rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Nepal ranks 94th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.