Tobacco production in Malaysia
Malaysia: Tobacco production was 80 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in Malaysia, 1961–2024
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 Malaysia is 80 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.3% on the previous year and down 95.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Malaysia peaked at 14,239 tonnes in 1986 and was at its lowest, 73.25 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Malaysia 118th out of 145 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 | 2,127 tonnes | 1,806 tonnes | 2,469 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,575 tonnes | 2,625 tonnes | 9,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,750 tonnes | 7,157 tonnes | 14,239 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,851 tonnes | 6,087 tonnes | 11,723 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,203 tonnes | 2,473 tonnes | 12,858 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,732 tonnes | 129.66 tonnes | 3,143 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.25 tonnes | 73.25 tonnes | 211 tonnes | 5 |
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- 117 Guyana 100.94 tonnes compare
- 119 Sierra Leone 47.85 tonnes compare
- 120 Reunion 22 tonnes compare
- 121 Costa Rica 17.27 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Malaysia?
- Tobacco production in Malaysia was 80 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,239 tonnes in 1986.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.25 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for tobacco production?
- Malaysia ranks 118th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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About this data
Tobacco production is measured in tonnes.