Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Thailand
Thailand: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 19,859 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Thailand, 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 Thailand is 19,859 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Thailand peaked at 152,040 ha in 1978 and was at its lowest, 16,439 ha, in 2015.
That places Thailand 24th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Thailand, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 40,640 ha | — |
| 1962 | 40,800 ha | +0.4% |
| 1963 | 40,160 ha | -1.6% |
| 1964 | 51,200 ha | +27.5% |
| 1965 | 70,080 ha | +36.9% |
| 1966 | 83,000 ha | +18.4% |
| 1967 | 61,900 ha | -25.4% |
| 1968 | 83,000 ha | +34.1% |
| 1969 | 83,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 85,000 ha | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 88,600 ha | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 100,000 ha | +12.9% |
| 1973 | 98,700 ha | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 111,000 ha | +12.5% |
| 1975 | 142,900 ha | +28.7% |
| 1976 | 146,298 ha | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 151,100 ha | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 152,040 ha | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 81,241 ha | -46.6% |
| 1980 | 90,494 ha | +11.4% |
| 1981 | 86,497 ha | -4.4% |
| 1982 | 87,680 ha | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 94,000 ha | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 91,000 ha | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 91,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 85,000 ha | -6.6% |
| 1987 | 80,000 ha | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 70,000 ha | -12.5% |
| 1989 | 56,716 ha | -19.0% |
| 1990 | 63,095 ha | +11.2% |
| 1991 | 62,220 ha | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 74,000 ha | +18.9% |
| 1993 | 42,000 ha | -43.2% |
| 1994 | 45,200 ha | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 42,300 ha | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 45,800 ha | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 49,700 ha | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 51,000 ha | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 51,300 ha | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 31,363 ha | -38.9% |
| 2001 | 31,166 ha | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 32,780 ha | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 37,074 ha | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 30,502 ha | -17.7% |
| 2005 | 30,497 ha | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 32,120 ha | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 42,570 ha | +32.5% |
| 2008 | 31,870 ha | -25.1% |
| 2009 | 30,836 ha | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 31,198 ha | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 31,565 ha | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 28,026 ha | -11.2% |
| 2013 | 26,419 ha | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 24,665 ha | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 16,439 ha | -33.4% |
| 2016 | 22,508 ha | +36.9% |
| 2017 | 21,961 ha | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 20,303 ha | -7.5% |
| 2019 | 21,590 ha | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 20,897 ha | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 19,871 ha | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 19,587 ha | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 20,118 ha | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 19,859 ha | -1.3% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 19,859 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,581 ha, 12.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 19,859 ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,100 ha, 6.4× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 61,531 ha | 40,160 ha | 83,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 115,688 ha | 81,241 ha | 152,040 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 83,239 ha | 56,716 ha | 94,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 52,662 ha | 42,000 ha | 74,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,078 ha | 30,497 ha | 42,570 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,467 ha | 16,439 ha | 31,565 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,066 ha | 19,587 ha | 20,897 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More agriculture & rural data for Thailand
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7811 % 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 0.3257 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.755 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3369 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0875 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 704.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Thailand?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Thailand was 19,859 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 152,040 ha in 1978.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,439 ha in 2015.
- How does Thailand rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Thailand ranks 24th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.