Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 4,427 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Southern 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 Southern Africa is 4,427 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Southern Africa peaked at 47,429 ha in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3,586 ha, in 2008.
That places Southern Africa 26th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33,577 ha | — |
| 1962 | 32,556 ha | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 32,373 ha | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 34,300 ha | +6.0% |
| 1965 | 31,263 ha | -8.9% |
| 1966 | 28,283 ha | -9.5% |
| 1967 | 36,324 ha | +28.4% |
| 1968 | 31,086 ha | -14.4% |
| 1969 | 34,398 ha | +10.7% |
| 1970 | 45,350 ha | +31.8% |
| 1971 | 36,356 ha | -19.8% |
| 1972 | 40,716 ha | +12.0% |
| 1973 | 38,507 ha | -5.4% |
| 1974 | 37,260 ha | -3.2% |
| 1975 | 39,561 ha | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 36,582 ha | -7.5% |
| 1977 | 46,582 ha | +27.3% |
| 1978 | 47,429 ha | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 40,033 ha | -15.6% |
| 1980 | 37,962 ha | -5.2% |
| 1981 | 31,532 ha | -16.9% |
| 1982 | 30,447 ha | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 34,061 ha | +11.9% |
| 1984 | 32,161 ha | -5.6% |
| 1985 | 34,208 ha | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 31,167 ha | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 26,167 ha | -16.0% |
| 1988 | 25,105 ha | -4.1% |
| 1989 | 25,038 ha | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 25,076 ha | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 22,100 ha | -11.9% |
| 1992 | 24,080 ha | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 24,071 ha | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 16,034 ha | -33.4% |
| 1995 | 14,061 ha | -12.3% |
| 1996 | 14,714 ha | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 13,817 ha | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 14,416 ha | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 13,990 ha | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 15,794 ha | +12.9% |
| 2001 | 15,200 ha | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 14,874 ha | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 13,750 ha | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 11,677 ha | -15.1% |
| 2005 | 9,389 ha | -19.6% |
| 2006 | 6,201 ha | -34.0% |
| 2007 | 5,212 ha | -15.9% |
| 2008 | 3,586 ha | -31.2% |
| 2009 | 3,796 ha | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 4,195 ha | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 5,655 ha | +34.8% |
| 2012 | 5,404 ha | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 5,475 ha | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 4,998 ha | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 5,297 ha | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 5,227 ha | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 4,944 ha | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 5,359 ha | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 5,243 ha | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 5,240 ha | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 5,047 ha | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 4,643 ha | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 4,077 ha | -12.2% |
| 2024 | 4,427 ha | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32,684 ha | 28,283 ha | 36,324 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 40,838 ha | 36,356 ha | 47,429 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,785 ha | 25,038 ha | 37,962 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,236 ha | 13,817 ha | 25,076 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,948 ha | 3,586 ha | 15,794 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,180 ha | 4,195 ha | 5,655 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,687 ha | 4,077 ha | 5,240 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 23 Kenya 21,399 ha compare
- 24 Thailand 19,859 ha compare
- 25 Viet Nam 17,931 ha compare
- 26 Côte d'Ivoire 15,840 ha compare
- 26 Cote d'Ivoire 15,840 ha compare
- 28 North Macedonia 14,873 ha compare
- 28 North Macedonia 14,873 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Southern Africa
- Chickens — Stocks, annual growth rate -0.0711 % change on previous year (2024)
- Goat fat, unrendered — Producing Animals/Slaughtered, annual growth -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Goat fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate -0.9002 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of sheep, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing -0.8423 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of sheep, fresh, chilled or frozen — Production, annual 9.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of goat, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of goat, fresh, chilled or frozen — Production, annual 0.3452 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing -1.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen — Production, annual 6.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 7.23 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Southern Africa?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Southern Africa was 4,427 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 47,429 ha in 1978.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,586 ha in 2008.
- How does Southern Africa rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Southern Africa ranks 26th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 64 observations, free to reuse under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO).
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.