Tobacco production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Tobacco production was 0 tonnes in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1998)
0 tonnes
World rank
127th
of 146 countries
All-time high
4,482 tonnes
in 1965
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1996
Years of data
38
1961–1998
Tobacco production in New Zealand, 1961–1998
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 1998, tobacco production in New Zealand stood at 0 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in New Zealand peaked at 4,482 tonnes in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1996.
That places New Zealand 127th out of 146 countries with data for 1998, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tobacco production in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,074 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 4,231 tonnes | +37.6% |
| 1963 | 4,059 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1964 | 4,255 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1965 | 4,482 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1966 | 3,122 tonnes | -30.3% |
| 1967 | 2,502 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1968 | 2,791 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1969 | 3,449 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 1970 | 3,248 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1971 | 3,888 tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1972 | 3,327 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1973 | 3,045 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 1974 | 3,238 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 3,004 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1976 | 3,349 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 2,719 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 1978 | 3,559 tonnes | +30.9% |
| 1979 | 3,750 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 3,250 tonnes | -13.3% |
| 1981 | 2,290 tonnes | -29.5% |
| 1982 | 1,530 tonnes | -33.2% |
| 1983 | 1,700 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 1,750 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 1,950 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1986 | 1,200 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 1987 | 2,027 tonnes | +68.9% |
| 1988 | 1,455 tonnes | -28.2% |
| 1989 | 900 tonnes | -38.1% |
| 1990 | 825 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1991 | 900 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 850 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 850 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 500 tonnes | -41.2% |
| 1995 | 200 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 0 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 129.29 tonnes. (45 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 0 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12,410 tonnes. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,552 tonnes | 2,502 tonnes | 4,482 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,313 tonnes | 2,719 tonnes | 3,888 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,805 tonnes | 900 tonnes | 3,250 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 458.33 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 900 tonnes | 9 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 124 Israel 4.47 tonnes compare
- 125 Benin 3.17 tonnes compare
- 126 Puerto Rico 0.92 tonnes compare
- 127 Cyprus 0 tonnes compare
- 127 Czechia 0 tonnes
- 127 Denmark 0 tonnes
- 127 East Timor 0 tonnes compare
- 127 Estonia 0 tonnes
- 127 Finland 0 tonnes
- 127 Guadeloupe 0 tonnes compare
- 127 Latvia 0 tonnes
- 127 Lithuania 0 tonnes
- 127 Luxembourg 0 tonnes
- 127 Malta 0 tonnes
- 127 Mauritius 0 tonnes compare
- 127 Netherlands 0 tonnes
- 127 Portugal 0 tonnes compare
- 127 Senegal 0 tonnes compare
- 127 Singapore 0 tonnes compare
- 127 Slovakia 0 tonnes compare
- 127 Slovenia 0 tonnes
- 127 Sweden 0 tonnes compare
More reference data data for New Zealand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 42.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2499 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in New Zealand?
- Tobacco production in New Zealand was 0 tonnes in 1998, 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 4,482 tonnes in 1965.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1996.
- How does New Zealand rank for tobacco production?
- New Zealand ranks 127th out of 146 countries with data for 1998.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.