Tobacco, unmanufactured production in Chile
In 2024 Chile produced 3,031 t of tobacco, unmanufactured, the 59th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 52%. The record was 19,636 t in 1993. Area harvested: 899 ha, yield 3.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3,031 t
- World rank
- 59 of 118
- 10-year change
- −52%
- Record
- 19,636 t
- 1993
Tobacco, unmanufactured in Chile, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Chile compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.09% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.4
- world 1.8 (+84%)
- kg per person
- 0.15
- world 0.74
- 10-year change
- −52%
- world −16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Colombia | 3,305 | 0.05% |
| 58 | Peru | 3,278 | 0.05% |
| 59 | Chile | 3,031 | 0.05% |
| 60 | Venezuela | 2,952 | 0.05% |
| 61 | Angola | 2,784 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of tobacco, unmanufactured
Share of the world total; Chile is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,031 | +76% | 899 | 3.37 |
| 2023 | 1,718 | −34% | 569 | 3.02 |
| 2022 | 2,584 | −34% | 919 | 2.81 |
| 2021 | 3,925 | −39% | 1,414 | 2.78 |
| 2020 | 6,439 | −13% | 2,195 | 2.93 |
| 2019 | 7,362 | +29% | 2,396 | 3.07 |
| 2018 | 5,700 | +32% | 1,827 | 3.12 |
| 2017 | 4,315 | −43% | 1,444 | 2.99 |
| 2016 | 7,561 | +3.9% | 2,402 | 3.15 |
| 2015 | 7,274 | +14% | 2,238 | 3.25 |
| 2014 | 6,362 | −20% | 2,065 | 3.08 |
| 2013 | 7,934 | +5.0% | 2,319 | 3.42 |
| 2012 | 7,554 | 0.0% | 2,324 | 3.25 |
| 2011 | 7,554 | −5.0% | 2,324 | 3.25 |
| 2010 | 7,950 | +41% | 2,509 | 3.17 |
| 2009 | 5,626 | −9.5% | 1,652 | 3.41 |
| 2008 | 6,214 | −26% | 2,010 | 3.09 |
| 2007 | 8,341 | −0.1% | 2,737 | 3.05 |
| 2006 | 8,349 | −15% | 2,770 | 3.01 |
| 2005 | 9,850 | +5.7% | 3,090 | 3.19 |
| 2004 | 9,321 | +21% | 2,970 | 3.14 |
| 2003 | 7,713 | +11% | 2,700 | 2.86 |
| 2002 | 6,976 | −5.5% | 2,270 | 3.07 |
| 2001 | 7,382 | −30% | 2,509 | 2.94 |
| 2000 | 10,521 | −11% | 3,508 | 3.00 |
| 1999 | 11,789 | +0.9% | 3,959 | 2.98 |
| 1998 | 11,679 | +5.1% | 4,205 | 2.78 |
| 1997 | 11,117 | +1.1% | 3,500 | 3.18 |
| 1996 | 10,999 | −9.5% | 3,224 | 3.41 |
| 1995 | 12,159 | −24% | 3,854 | 3.15 |
| 1994 | 16,007 | −18% | 5,190 | 3.08 |
| 1993 | 19,636 | +19% | 6,244 | 3.14 |
| 1992 | 16,498 | +7.1% | 5,240 | 3.15 |
| 1991 | 15,409 | +6.9% | 4,710 | 3.27 |
| 1990 | 14,412 | +37% | 4,480 | 3.22 |
| 1989 | 10,545 | +1.2% | 3,460 | 3.05 |
| 1988 | 10,425 | +26% | 3,180 | 3.28 |
| 1987 | 8,271 | +5.4% | 2,770 | 2.99 |
| 1986 | 7,849 | +1.0% | 2,630 | 2.98 |
| 1985 | 7,770 | −4.5% | 2,780 | 2.79 |
| 1984 | 8,135 | +41% | 2,503 | 3.25 |
| 1983 | 5,750 | +1.7% | 1,857 | 3.10 |
| 1982 | 5,655 | −4.2% | 1,954 | 2.89 |
| 1981 | 5,901 | −59% | 2,249 | 2.62 |
| 1980 | 14,412 | +92% | 2,168 | 6.65 |
| 1979 | 7,508 | −20% | 2,981 | 2.52 |
| 1978 | 9,422 | +8.3% | 4,280 | 2.20 |
| 1977 | 8,697 | +13% | 3,935 | 2.21 |
| 1976 | 7,673 | −8.2% | 3,722 | 2.06 |
| 1975 | 8,354 | +56% | 4,424 | 1.89 |
| 1974 | 5,362 | +42% | 2,507 | 2.14 |
| 1973 | 3,778 | −31% | 2,342 | 1.61 |
| 1972 | 5,449 | −15% | 2,991 | 1.82 |
| 1971 | 6,406 | −25% | 2,428 | 2.64 |
| 1970 | 8,532 | +42% | 3,016 | 2.83 |
| 1969 | 6,015 | −36% | 1,920 | 3.13 |
| 1968 | 9,405 | +27% | 2,847 | 3.30 |
| 1967 | 7,386 | +50% | 2,012 | 3.67 |
| 1966 | 4,930 | −16% | 2,400 | 2.05 |
| 1965 | 5,900 | −17% | 1,627 | 3.63 |
| 1964 | 7,090 | +27% | 2,100 | 3.38 |
| 1963 | 5,600 | −24% | 2,833 | 1.98 |
| 1962 | 7,370 | −2.8% | 3,000 | 2.46 |
| 1961 | 7,586 | — | 3,313 | 2.29 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 2,089 t USD 10.9 m
- Importer rank
- 69 of 139
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of tobacco, unmanufactured in Chile?
Chile produced 3,031 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chile rank in the world for production of tobacco, unmanufactured?
Chile ranked 59th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 37.3% of the world total.
How has the production of tobacco, unmanufactured in Chile changed?
It fell by 52% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 19,636 t in 1993.
What is the yield of tobacco, unmanufactured in Chile?
3.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,031 t from 899 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Chile export or import unmanufactured tobacco?
In 2024 Chile reported no exports and imports of 2,089 t (USD 10.9 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.