Tobacco production in Taiwan
Taiwan: Tobacco production was 1,393 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in Taiwan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Taiwan recorded 1,393 tonnes for tobacco production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Taiwan peaked at 26,491 tonnes in 1984 and was at its lowest, 1,335 tonnes, in 2017.
That places Taiwan 81st 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 | 17,663 tonnes | 15,054 tonnes | 20,644 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,246 tonnes | 16,417 tonnes | 26,433 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,962 tonnes | 18,484 tonnes | 26,491 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,503 tonnes | 9,295 tonnes | 20,686 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,930 tonnes | 1,672 tonnes | 11,510 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,578 tonnes | 1,335 tonnes | 1,928 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,392 tonnes | 1,384 tonnes | 1,401 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Taiwan?
- Tobacco production in Taiwan was 1,393 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 26,491 tonnes in 1984.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,335 tonnes in 2017.
- How does Taiwan rank for tobacco production?
- Taiwan ranks 81st out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.