Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in South Africa
South Africa: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 4,083 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in South Africa, 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 South Africa is 4,083 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 9.4% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in South Africa peaked at 46,847 ha in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3,363 ha, in 2008.
South Africa ranks 60th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 32,000 ha | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 32,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 34,000 ha | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 31,000 ha | -8.8% |
| 1966 | 28,000 ha | -9.7% |
| 1967 | 36,000 ha | +28.6% |
| 1968 | 30,756 ha | -14.6% |
| 1969 | 34,000 ha | +10.5% |
| 1970 | 44,919 ha | +32.1% |
| 1971 | 36,000 ha | -19.9% |
| 1972 | 40,306 ha | +12.0% |
| 1973 | 38,000 ha | -5.7% |
| 1974 | 37,000 ha | -2.6% |
| 1975 | 39,000 ha | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 36,000 ha | -7.7% |
| 1977 | 46,000 ha | +27.8% |
| 1978 | 46,847 ha | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 39,691 ha | -15.3% |
| 1980 | 37,691 ha | -5.0% |
| 1981 | 31,000 ha | -17.8% |
| 1982 | 30,027 ha | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 33,641 ha | +12.0% |
| 1984 | 31,994 ha | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 34,041 ha | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 31,000 ha | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 26,000 ha | -16.1% |
| 1988 | 25,000 ha | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 22,000 ha | -12.0% |
| 1992 | 24,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 1993 | 24,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 15,962 ha | -33.5% |
| 1995 | 13,996 ha | -12.3% |
| 1996 | 14,700 ha | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 13,800 ha | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 14,400 ha | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 13,900 ha | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 15,600 ha | +12.2% |
| 2001 | 15,000 ha | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 14,700 ha | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 13,600 ha | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 11,500 ha | -15.4% |
| 2005 | 9,200 ha | -20.0% |
| 2006 | 6,000 ha | -34.8% |
| 2007 | 5,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 3,363 ha | -32.7% |
| 2009 | 3,562 ha | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 3,950 ha | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 5,400 ha | +36.7% |
| 2012 | 5,139 ha | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 5,200 ha | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 4,700 ha | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 4,891 ha | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 4,900 ha | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 4,600 ha | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 5,000 ha | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 4,900 ha | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 4,900 ha | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 4,700 ha | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 4,300 ha | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 3,733 ha | -13.2% |
| 2024 | 4,083 ha | +9.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 4,083 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,581 ha, 2.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 4,083 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,264 ha, 1.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32,306 ha | 28,000 ha | 36,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 40,376 ha | 36,000 ha | 46,847 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,539 ha | 25,000 ha | 37,691 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,176 ha | 13,800 ha | 25,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,752 ha | 3,363 ha | 15,600 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,868 ha | 3,950 ha | 5,400 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,343 ha | 3,733 ha | 4,900 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- 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 0.1917 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 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.49 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in South Africa?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in South Africa was 4,083 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 46,847 ha in 1978.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,363 ha in 2008.
- How does South Africa rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- South Africa ranks 60th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.