Tobacco production in Yemen
Yemen: Tobacco production was 31,682 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in Yemen, 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 Yemen is 31,682 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Yemen peaked at 39,650 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,150 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Yemen 20th out of 145 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 3,278 tonnes | 3,150 tonnes | 3,422 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,047 tonnes | 3,422 tonnes | 7,714 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,997 tonnes | 4,396 tonnes | 7,616 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,732 tonnes | 6,779 tonnes | 11,469 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,830 tonnes | 11,613 tonnes | 22,577 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,926 tonnes | 18,905 tonnes | 28,598 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 32,887 tonnes | 28,598 tonnes | 39,650 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More reference data data for Yemen
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.942 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.1292 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5034 °C (2026)
- Civil liberties rating 6 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.13 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2632 °C (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Yemen?
- Tobacco production in Yemen was 31,682 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 Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 39,650 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,150 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Yemen rank for tobacco production?
- Yemen ranks 20th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.