Tobacco production in South Korea
South Korea: Tobacco production was 27,948 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in South Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, tobacco production in South Korea stood at 27,948 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in South Korea peaked at 144,533 tonnes in 1977 and was at its lowest, 27,322 tonnes, in 2019.
South Korea ranks 22nd of 145 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51,971 tonnes | 29,008 tonnes | 71,936 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 104,766 tonnes | 56,309 tonnes | 144,533 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 87,764 tonnes | 72,998 tonnes | 115,173 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 74,476 tonnes | 54,388 tonnes | 106,493 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,138 tonnes | 32,000 tonnes | 68,198 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,087 tonnes | 27,322 tonnes | 33,936 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,998 tonnes | 27,838 tonnes | 28,197 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in South Korea?
- Tobacco production in South Korea was 27,948 tonnes in 2024, 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 144,533 tonnes in 1977.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,322 tonnes in 2019.
- How does South Korea rank for tobacco production?
- South Korea ranks 22nd out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.