Tobacco production in Niger

Niger: Tobacco production was 1,083 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,083 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
88th
of 145 countries
All-time high
4,900 tonnes
in 1998
All-time low
185 tonnes
in 1968
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Tobacco production in Niger, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Niger recorded 1,083 tonnes for tobacco production in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 110.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tobacco production in Niger peaked at 4,900 tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 185 tonnes, in 1968.

That places Niger 88th out of 145 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 291.78 tonnes 185 tonnes 359 tonnes 9
1970s 376.4 tonnes 200 tonnes 800 tonnes 10
1980s 852 tonnes 750 tonnes 950 tonnes 10
1990s 2,929 tonnes 970 tonnes 4,900 tonnes 10
2000s 2,373 tonnes 897 tonnes 3,900 tonnes 10
2010s 1,391 tonnes 511 tonnes 2,300 tonnes 10
2020s 1,158 tonnes 1,083 tonnes 1,215 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 85 Libya 1,226 tonnes compare
  2. 86 Bolivia 1,207 tonnes compare
  3. 87 Oman 1,115 tonnes compare
  4. 89 Armenia 1,020 tonnes compare
  5. 90 Kyrgyzstan 972 tonnes compare
  6. 91 Madagascar 919.05 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tobacco production in Niger?
Tobacco production in Niger was 1,083 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 4,900 tonnes in 1998.
What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 185 tonnes in 1968.
How does Niger rank for tobacco production?
Niger ranks 88th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
Is tobacco production rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 110.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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

Indicator
Tobacco production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 7,832 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Tobacco production is measured in tonnes.