Tobacco production in France
France: Tobacco production was 2,650 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in France, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, tobacco production in France stood at 2,650. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.2% on the previous year and down 73.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in France peaked at 62,050 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 2,650, in 2024.
France ranks 67th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tobacco production in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 34,238 | — |
| 1962 | 39,379 | +15.0% |
| 1963 | 40,615 | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 43,381 | +6.8% |
| 1965 | 49,015 | +13.0% |
| 1966 | 47,130 | -3.8% |
| 1967 | 47,097 | -0.1% |
| 1968 | 51,717 | +9.8% |
| 1969 | 44,454 | -14.0% |
| 1970 | 46,537 | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 42,962 | -7.7% |
| 1972 | 50,077 | +16.6% |
| 1973 | 50,439 | +0.7% |
| 1974 | 49,366 | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 50,988 | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 62,050 | +21.7% |
| 1977 | 45,744 | -26.3% |
| 1978 | 53,990 | +18.0% |
| 1979 | 51,800 | -4.1% |
| 1980 | 45,981 | -11.2% |
| 1981 | 42,380 | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 43,000 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 36,200 | -15.8% |
| 1984 | 35,530 | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 35,790 | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 37,520 | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 37,620 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 32,606 | -13.3% |
| 1989 | 28,568 | -12.4% |
| 1990 | 27,632 | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 25,249 | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 23,839 | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 24,317 | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 25,542 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 22,288 | -12.7% |
| 1996 | 22,875 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 18,698 | -18.3% |
| 1998 | 15,714 | -16.0% |
| 1999 | 16,213 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 17,719 | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 18,428 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 13,999 | -24.0% |
| 2003 | 12,397 | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 9,634 | -22.3% |
| 2005 | 9,825 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 18,880 | +92.2% |
| 2007 | 15,805 | -16.3% |
| 2008 | 16,320 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 17,190 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 18,428 | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 13,999 | -24.0% |
| 2012 | 12,397 | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 9,670 | -22.0% |
| 2014 | 9,825 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 9,655 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 8,602 | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 7,896 | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 7,046 | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 5,320 | -24.5% |
| 2020 | 3,530 | -33.6% |
| 2021 | 3,320 | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 3,170 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 2,920 | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 2,650 | -9.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 2,650 is above the median for high income countries, which is 129.29, 20.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- France's 2,650 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 430, 6.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tobacco production in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +92.2% | 9,825 | 18,880 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44,114 | 34,238 | 51,717 | 9 |
| 1970s | 50,395 | 42,962 | 62,050 | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,520 | 28,568 | 45,981 | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,237 | 15,714 | 27,632 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,020 | 9,634 | 18,880 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,284 | 5,320 | 18,428 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,118 | 2,650 | 3,530 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in France?
- Tobacco production in France was 2,650 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tobacco production recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 62,050 in 1976.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,650 in 2024.
- How does France rank for tobacco production?
- France ranks 67th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Tobacco production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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