Tomato production in Tanzania
Tanzania: Tomato production was 561,093 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
561,093 tonnes
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
42nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
580,506 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
10,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Tomato production in Tanzania, 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 tomato production in Tanzania is 561,093 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomato production in Tanzania peaked at 580,506 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,000 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Tanzania 42nd out of 174 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.
Tomato production in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 12,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1963 | 14,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1964 | 16,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1965 | 18,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1966 | 20,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 22,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1968 | 24,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1969 | 26,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 28,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 30,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 32,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 34,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1974 | 36,000 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 40,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1976 | 45,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 50,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 45,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 50,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 55,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 60,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 65,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 70,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 75,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 80,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 85,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 90,000 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 95,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 100,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 105,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 110,000 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 100,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 115,000 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 120,000 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 125,000 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 128,000 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 125,000 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 135,000 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 139,359 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 136,914 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 134,468 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 132,023 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 129,577 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 129,577 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 128,816 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 161,344 tonnes | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 178,386 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 195,000 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 250,000 tonnes | +28.2% |
| 2010 | 300,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 350,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 390,000 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 423,323 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 456,861 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 481,427 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 453,870 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 464,053 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 468,715 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 485,145 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 509,223 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 532,775 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 560,173 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 580,506 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 561,093 tonnes | -3.3% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 561,093 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 239,000 tonnes, 2.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 561,093 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80,526 tonnes, 7.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 26,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 39,000 tonnes | 28,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 77,500 tonnes | 55,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 120,236 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 139,359 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 157,610 tonnes | 128,816 tonnes | 250,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 427,339 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 485,145 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 548,754 tonnes | 509,223 tonnes | 580,506 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More reference data data for Tanzania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 59.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 72.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tomato production in Tanzania?
- Tomato production in Tanzania was 561,093 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 tomato production recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 580,506 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest tomato production recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Tanzania rank for tomato production?
- Tanzania ranks 42nd out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomato production rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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 Tomato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tomato production is measured in tonnes.