Tobacco production in Peru

Peru: Tobacco production was 3,278 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3,278 tonnes
Change on year
up 58.6%
World rank
61st
of 145 countries
All-time high
15,561 tonnes
in 1999
All-time low
762 tonnes
in 2008
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Tobacco production in Peru, 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

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 58 Uruguay 3,350 tonnes compare
  2. 59 Turkmenistan 3,334 tonnes compare
  3. 60 Colombia 3,305 tonnes compare
  4. 62 Chile 3,031 tonnes compare
  5. 63 Venezuela 2,952 tonnes compare
  6. 64 Angola 2,784 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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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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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.