Tobacco production in Belgium
Belgium: Tobacco production was 129.29 tonnes in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in Belgium, 2000–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2017, tobacco production in Belgium stood at 129.29 tonnes.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Belgium peaked at 1,400 tonnes in 2001 and was at its lowest, 129 tonnes, in 2012.
That places Belgium 113th out of 146 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tobacco production in Belgium, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,200 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 1,400 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2002 | 1,200 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 1,300 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 1,221 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 777 tonnes | -36.4% |
| 2006 | 209 tonnes | -73.1% |
| 2007 | 158 tonnes | -24.4% |
| 2008 | 191 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 2009 | 153 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 211 tonnes | +37.9% |
| 2011 | 186 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 129 tonnes | -30.6% |
| 2013 | 190 tonnes | +47.3% |
| 2014 | 183 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 150.52 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2016 | 132.54 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 129.29 tonnes | -2.5% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 129.29 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 129.29 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 129.29 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 430 tonnes, 30% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 780.9 tonnes | 153 tonnes | 1,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 163.92 tonnes | 129 tonnes | 211 tonnes | 8 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Belgium?
- Tobacco production in Belgium was 129.29 tonnes in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tobacco production recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 1,400 tonnes in 2001.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 129 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Belgium rank for tobacco production?
- Belgium ranks 113th out of 146 countries with data for 2017.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tobacco production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tobacco production is measured in tonnes.