Tobacco production in Peru
Peru: Tobacco production was 3,278 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in Peru, 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 Peru stood at 3,278 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 58.6% on the previous year and up 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Peru peaked at 15,561 tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 762 tonnes, in 2008.
That places Peru 61st 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,738 tonnes | 2,450 tonnes | 6,900 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,556 tonnes | 1,776 tonnes | 5,557 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,013 tonnes | 2,359 tonnes | 4,009 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,606 tonnes | 3,100 tonnes | 15,561 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,485 tonnes | 762 tonnes | 12,249 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,830 tonnes | 1,312 tonnes | 2,221 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,241 tonnes | 1,747 tonnes | 3,278 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Peru?
- Tobacco production in Peru was 3,278 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 15,561 tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 762 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Peru rank for tobacco production?
- Peru ranks 61st out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.