Tobacco production in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Tobacco production was 229.29 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
229.29 tonnes
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
107th
of 146 countries
All-time high
2,500 tonnes
in 1971
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Tobacco production in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2024
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 United Arab Emirates is 229.29 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2,500 tonnes in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places United Arab Emirates 107th out of 146 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.
Tobacco production in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1,500 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1969 | 1,800 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 2,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1971 | 2,500 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1972 | 2,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1973 | 1,800 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1974 | 1,700 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1975 | 1,600 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 1,500 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 1,344 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1978 | 1,609 tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1979 | 1,445 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 1,399 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1981 | 2,192 tonnes | +56.7% |
| 1982 | 1,386 tonnes | -36.8% |
| 1983 | 2,301 tonnes | +66.0% |
| 1984 | 971 tonnes | -57.8% |
| 1985 | 672 tonnes | -30.8% |
| 1986 | 600 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1987 | 546 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1988 | 537 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 707 tonnes | +31.7% |
| 1990 | 835 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1991 | 793 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 614 tonnes | -22.6% |
| 1993 | 600 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 592 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 553 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 613 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 611 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 535 tonnes | -12.4% |
| 1999 | 678 tonnes | +26.7% |
| 2000 | 660 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 634 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 637.82 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 644 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 608 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 487.65 tonnes | -19.8% |
| 2006 | 300 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2007 | 330 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 338 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 411 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2010 | 464 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 284 tonnes | -38.8% |
| 2012 | 249.67 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 310.47 tonnes | +24.4% |
| 2014 | 329.58 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 305.69 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 315.25 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 308.81 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 220 tonnes | -28.8% |
| 2019 | 200 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 320 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 2021 | 349.76 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 244.32 tonnes | -30.1% |
| 2023 | 238.03 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 229.29 tonnes | -3.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 229.29 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 129.29 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 229.29 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,811 tonnes, 13% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 588.89 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,800 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,750 tonnes | 1,344 tonnes | 2,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,131 tonnes | 537 tonnes | 2,301 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 642.4 tonnes | 535 tonnes | 835 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 505.05 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 660 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 298.75 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 464 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 276.28 tonnes | 229.29 tonnes | 349.76 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in United Arab Emirates?
- Tobacco production in United Arab Emirates was 229.29 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2,500 tonnes in 1971.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for tobacco production?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 107th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.