Tobacco production in Russia
Russia: Tobacco production was 13.9 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in Russia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tobacco production in Russia is 13.9 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 69.1% on the previous year and up 63.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Russia peaked at 3,500 tonnes in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Russia 123rd out of 146 countries with data for 2024, 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 Russia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2,020 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 3,500 tonnes | +73.3% |
| 1994 | 1,930 tonnes | -44.9% |
| 1995 | 740 tonnes | -61.7% |
| 1996 | 580 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 1997 | 550 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 520 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 1,530 tonnes | +194.2% |
| 2000 | 1,440 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 770 tonnes | -46.5% |
| 2002 | 260 tonnes | -66.2% |
| 2003 | 80 tonnes | -69.2% |
| 2004 | 140 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 2005 | 80 tonnes | -42.9% |
| 2006 | 10 tonnes | -87.5% |
| 2007 | 10 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3 tonnes | -70.0% |
| 2009 | 3 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2012 | 5 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 2 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 3 tonnes | — |
| 2017 | 4 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2018 | 6 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2019 | 8.5 tonnes | +41.7% |
| 2020 | 90.6 tonnes | +965.9% |
| 2021 | 6.9 tonnes | -92.4% |
| 2022 | 2.2 tonnes | -68.1% |
| 2023 | 8.22 tonnes | +273.6% |
| 2024 | 13.9 tonnes | +69.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 13.9 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 129.29 tonnes, 11% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Russia's 13.9 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 430 tonnes, 3% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tobacco production in Russia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +965.9% | 8.5 tonnes | 90.6 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,421 tonnes | 520 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 279.6 tonnes | 3 tonnes | 1,440 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.55 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 8.5 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.36 tonnes | 2.2 tonnes | 90.6 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 120 Sierra Leone 47.85 tonnes compare
- 121 Reunion 22 tonnes compare
- 122 Costa Rica 17.27 tonnes compare
- 124 Israel 4.47 tonnes compare
- 125 Benin 3.17 tonnes compare
- 126 Puerto Rico 0.92 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Russia?
- Tobacco production in Russia was 13.9 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,500 tonnes in 1993.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Russia rank for tobacco production?
- Russia ranks 123rd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Russia 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.