United States vs USSR: Tobacco production
United States
147,520
in 2024
USSR
217,496
in 1991
United States rank
8th
USSR rank
6th
Tobacco production over time
- United States
- USSR
How they compare
USSR currently reports 217,496 against 147,520 in United States, a difference of 69,976.
That makes USSR's figure about 1.5 times United States's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
United States ranks 8th and USSR ranks 6th of 146 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United States | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 915,699 | 206,900 | 708,799 | United States |
| 1970s | 856,608 | 295,320 | 561,288 | United States |
| 1980s | 707,714 | 306,010 | 401,704 | United States |
| 1990s | 746,326 | 250,355 | 495,971 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tobacco production, United States or USSR?
- USSR, at 217,496 against 147,520 in United States as of 1991.
- What is the difference in tobacco production between United States and USSR?
- 69,976, with USSR ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United States and USSR?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 1991.
- How do United States and USSR rank globally for tobacco production?
- United States ranks 8th and USSR ranks 6th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Tobacco production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.