Tomato production in Tanzania
Tanzania: Tomato production was 561,093 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
561,093
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
42nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
580,506
in 2023
All-time low
10,000
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Tomato production in Tanzania, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tomato production in Tanzania is 561,093, 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 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,000, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,000 | — |
| 1962 | 12,000 | +20.0% |
| 1963 | 14,000 | +16.7% |
| 1964 | 16,000 | +14.3% |
| 1965 | 18,000 | +12.5% |
| 1966 | 20,000 | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 22,000 | +10.0% |
| 1968 | 24,000 | +9.1% |
| 1969 | 26,000 | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 28,000 | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 30,000 | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 32,000 | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 34,000 | +6.2% |
| 1974 | 36,000 | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 40,000 | +11.1% |
| 1976 | 45,000 | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 50,000 | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 45,000 | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 50,000 | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 55,000 | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 60,000 | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 65,000 | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 70,000 | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 75,000 | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 80,000 | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 85,000 | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 90,000 | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 95,000 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 100,000 | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 105,000 | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 110,000 | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 100,000 | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 115,000 | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 120,000 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 125,000 | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 128,000 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 125,000 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 135,000 | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 139,359 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 136,914 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 134,468 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 132,023 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 129,577 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 129,577 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 128,816 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 161,344 | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 178,386 | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 195,000 | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 250,000 | +28.2% |
| 2010 | 300,000 | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 350,000 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 390,000 | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 423,323 | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 456,861 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 481,427 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 453,870 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 464,053 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 468,715 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 485,145 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 509,223 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 532,775 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 560,173 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 580,506 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 561,093 | -3.3% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 561,093 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 239,000, 2.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 561,093 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80,526, 7.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,000 | 10,000 | 26,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 39,000 | 28,000 | 50,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 77,500 | 55,000 | 100,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 120,236 | 100,000 | 139,359 | 10 |
| 2000s | 157,610 | 128,816 | 250,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 427,339 | 300,000 | 485,145 | 10 |
| 2020s | 548,754 | 509,223 | 580,506 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More reference data data for Tanzania
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 72.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 68.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 59.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 18,798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.14 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tomato production in Tanzania?
- Tomato production in Tanzania was 561,093 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tomato production recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 580,506 in 2023.
- What is the lowest tomato production recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Tomato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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