Tobacco production in Germany
Germany: Tobacco production was 6,218 tonnes in 2017. ▼ Falling
Latest (2017)
6,218 tonnes
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
50th
of 146 countries
All-time high
18,201 tonnes
in 1963
All-time low
4,750 tonnes
in 2013
Years of data
57
1961–2017
Tobacco production in Germany, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tobacco production in Germany is 6,218 tonnes, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Germany peaked at 18,201 tonnes in 1963 and was at its lowest, 4,750 tonnes, in 2013.
Germany ranks 50th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 57 years of available data.
Tobacco production in Germany, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,210 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 14,861 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1963 | 18,201 tonnes | +22.5% |
| 1964 | 17,528 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1965 | 14,895 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1966 | 15,160 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 14,910 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1968 | 14,293 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 13,702 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1970 | 13,953 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 13,837 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 15,606 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1973 | 17,618 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1974 | 15,600 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1975 | 14,357 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1976 | 15,428 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 14,022 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 12,089 tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1979 | 12,856 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 10,638 tonnes | -17.3% |
| 1981 | 11,773 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 12,004 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 11,357 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1984 | 12,533 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 13,768 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1986 | 13,754 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 11,640 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1988 | 12,811 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 12,478 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 10,441 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 1991 | 6,889 tonnes | -34.0% |
| 1992 | 8,113 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1993 | 8,702 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 7,742 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1995 | 6,836 tonnes | -11.7% |
| 1996 | 8,312 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1997 | 8,504 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 9,826 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 11,160 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2000 | 10,985 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 11,441 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 11,300 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 11,625 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 10,101 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 10,896 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 8,515 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2007 | 7,740 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 8,339 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 8,223 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 6,120 tonnes | -25.6% |
| 2011 | 4,829 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2012 | 5,000 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 4,750 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 6,847 tonnes | +44.2% |
| 2015 | 6,713 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 6,396 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 6,218 tonnes | -2.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 6,218 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 129.29 tonnes, 48.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Germany's 6,218 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 430 tonnes, 14.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,196 tonnes | 13,210 tonnes | 18,201 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 14,537 tonnes | 12,089 tonnes | 17,618 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,276 tonnes | 10,638 tonnes | 13,768 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,652 tonnes | 6,836 tonnes | 11,160 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,916 tonnes | 7,740 tonnes | 11,625 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,859 tonnes | 4,750 tonnes | 6,847 tonnes | 8 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Germany?
- Tobacco production in Germany was 6,218 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 18,201 tonnes in 1963.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,750 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Germany rank for tobacco production?
- Germany ranks 50th out of 146 countries with data for 2017.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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.