Tobacco production in Moldova
Moldova: Tobacco production was 564 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in Moldova, 1992–2024
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 Moldova stood at 564 tonnes.
The figure is up 92.5% on the previous year and down 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Moldova peaked at 50,220 tonnes in 1993 and was at its lowest, 66 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Moldova 95th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 42,382 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 50,220 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1994 | 41,486 tonnes | -17.4% |
| 1995 | 27,000 tonnes | -34.9% |
| 1996 | 19,500 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 1997 | 23,753 tonnes | +21.8% |
| 1998 | 24,414 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 22,407 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2000 | 25,306 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2001 | 16,058 tonnes | -36.5% |
| 2002 | 11,806 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2003 | 6,692 tonnes | -43.3% |
| 2004 | 7,900 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 6,690 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 2006 | 4,850 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 2007 | 3,632 tonnes | -25.1% |
| 2008 | 3,864 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 4,416 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 7,610 tonnes | +72.3% |
| 2011 | 5,415 tonnes | -28.8% |
| 2012 | 2,854 tonnes | -47.3% |
| 2013 | 2,201 tonnes | -22.9% |
| 2014 | 1,396 tonnes | -36.6% |
| 2015 | 1,247 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 850 tonnes | -31.8% |
| 2017 | 969 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 692 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2019 | 462 tonnes | -33.2% |
| 2020 | 435 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 498 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 2022 | 66 tonnes | -86.7% |
| 2023 | 293 tonnes | +343.9% |
| 2024 | 564 tonnes | +92.5% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 564 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,319 tonnes, 17% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 564 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 430 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tobacco production in Moldova 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +343.9% | 66 tonnes | 293 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31,395 tonnes | 19,500 tonnes | 50,220 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 9,121 tonnes | 3,632 tonnes | 25,306 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,370 tonnes | 462 tonnes | 7,610 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 371.2 tonnes | 66 tonnes | 564 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 92 Madagascar 919.05 tonnes compare
- 93 Switzerland 756.04 tonnes compare
- 94 Burkina Faso 754.22 tonnes compare
- 96 Haiti 557.74 tonnes compare
- 97 Congo 494.25 tonnes compare
- 98 Central African Republic 480.29 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Moldova
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2466 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1366 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6117 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.118 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6117 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4303 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6426 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Moldova?
- Tobacco production in Moldova was 564 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 50,220 tonnes in 1993.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 66 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Moldova rank for tobacco production?
- Moldova ranks 95th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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.