Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in South America
South America: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 401,333 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in South America stood at 401,333 ha.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in South America peaked at 614,419 ha in 2005 and was at its lowest, 311,384 ha, in 1961.
That places South America 11th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in South America, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 311,384 ha | — |
| 1962 | 315,965 ha | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 348,824 ha | +10.4% |
| 1964 | 340,219 ha | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 376,239 ha | +10.6% |
| 1966 | 363,690 ha | -3.3% |
| 1967 | 369,983 ha | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 395,693 ha | +6.9% |
| 1969 | 371,917 ha | -6.0% |
| 1970 | 369,541 ha | -0.6% |
| 1971 | 363,873 ha | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 382,110 ha | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 374,540 ha | -2.0% |
| 1974 | 394,962 ha | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 420,053 ha | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 449,297 ha | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 471,261 ha | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 463,945 ha | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 477,209 ha | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 434,167 ha | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 401,594 ha | -7.5% |
| 1982 | 431,205 ha | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 428,702 ha | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 398,495 ha | -7.0% |
| 1985 | 372,157 ha | -6.6% |
| 1986 | 375,278 ha | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 395,716 ha | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 379,082 ha | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 379,614 ha | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 361,148 ha | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 395,215 ha | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 457,526 ha | +15.8% |
| 1993 | 486,358 ha | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 410,477 ha | -15.6% |
| 1995 | 380,059 ha | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 415,333 ha | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 446,725 ha | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 472,691 ha | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 448,081 ha | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 407,935 ha | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 395,068 ha | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 444,111 ha | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 494,363 ha | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 576,108 ha | +16.5% |
| 2005 | 614,419 ha | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 605,263 ha | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 563,821 ha | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 527,707 ha | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 540,265 ha | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 542,373 ha | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 554,935 ha | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 500,432 ha | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 494,691 ha | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 511,178 ha | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 481,200 ha | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 439,996 ha | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 469,004 ha | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 429,279 ha | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 432,780 ha | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 429,348 ha | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 425,202 ha | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 400,703 ha | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 403,025 ha | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 401,333 ha | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 354,879 ha | 311,384 ha | 395,693 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 416,679 ha | 363,873 ha | 477,209 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 399,601 ha | 372,157 ha | 434,167 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 427,361 ha | 361,148 ha | 486,358 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 516,906 ha | 395,068 ha | 614,419 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 485,587 ha | 429,279 ha | 554,935 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 411,922 ha | 400,703 ha | 429,348 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in South America?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in South America was 401,333 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 614,419 ha in 2005.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 311,384 ha in 1961.
- How does South America rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- South America ranks 11th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South America 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.