Tobacco, unmanufactured production in North Korea
In 2024 North Korea produced 88,036 t of tobacco, unmanufactured, the 13th largest in the world (1.46% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.5%. The record was 89,046 t in 2021. Area harvested: 59,294 ha, yield 1.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 88,036 t
- World rank
- 13 of 118
- 10-year change
- +8.5%
- Record
- 89,046 t
- 2021
Tobacco, unmanufactured in North Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
North Korea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 1.1% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.5
- world 1.8 (−19%)
- kg per person
- 3.32
- world 0.74
- 10-year change
- +8.5%
- world −16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bangladesh | 97,814 | 1.6% |
| 12 | Mozambique | 92,343 | 1.5% |
| 13 | North Korea | 88,036 | 1.5% |
| 14 | Argentina | 80,786 | 1.3% |
| 15 | Thailand | 66,285 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of tobacco, unmanufactured
Share of the world total; North Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88,036 | +0.4% | 59,294 | 1.48 |
| 2023 | 87,716 | +0.4% | 59,091 | 1.48 |
| 2022 | 87,345 | −1.9% | 58,807 | 1.49 |
| 2021 | 89,046 | +2.6% | 59,984 | 1.48 |
| 2020 | 86,756 | +0.6% | 58,483 | 1.48 |
| 2019 | 86,234 | +0.4% | 57,955 | 1.49 |
| 2018 | 85,862 | +0.5% | 57,774 | 1.49 |
| 2017 | 85,422 | +0.9% | 57,471 | 1.49 |
| 2016 | 84,638 | +1.7% | 56,914 | 1.49 |
| 2015 | 83,206 | +2.5% | 55,835 | 1.49 |
| 2014 | 81,154 | +1.4% | 54,632 | 1.49 |
| 2013 | 80,000 | 0.0% | 53,000 | 1.51 |
| 2012 | 80,000 | +1.3% | 53,000 | 1.51 |
| 2011 | 79,000 | +9.7% | 52,000 | 1.52 |
| 2010 | 72,000 | −1.4% | 50,000 | 1.44 |
| 2009 | 73,000 | +4.3% | 50,000 | 1.46 |
| 2008 | 70,000 | +11% | 49,000 | 1.43 |
| 2007 | 63,000 | −3.1% | 45,000 | 1.40 |
| 2006 | 65,000 | −0.6% | 45,173 | 1.44 |
| 2005 | 65,400 | +1.6% | 46,000 | 1.42 |
| 2004 | 64,342 | +0.5% | 44,636 | 1.44 |
| 2003 | 64,000 | −0.6% | 44,351 | 1.44 |
| 2002 | 64,400 | +1.4% | 45,000 | 1.43 |
| 2001 | 63,534 | +0.8% | 43,956 | 1.45 |
| 2000 | 63,000 | +0.1% | 44,000 | 1.43 |
| 1999 | 62,930 | +1.5% | 43,317 | 1.45 |
| 1998 | 62,000 | −0.3% | 43,000 | 1.44 |
| 1997 | 62,170 | +0.6% | 42,804 | 1.45 |
| 1996 | 61,829 | +3.0% | 42,551 | 1.45 |
| 1995 | 60,000 | −7.7% | 42,000 | 1.43 |
| 1994 | 65,000 | +8.3% | 42,500 | 1.53 |
| 1993 | 60,000 | −6.3% | 42,000 | 1.43 |
| 1992 | 64,000 | −3.0% | 41,000 | 1.56 |
| 1991 | 66,000 | +1.5% | 44,101 | 1.50 |
| 1990 | 65,000 | +1.6% | 35,593 | 1.83 |
| 1989 | 64,000 | +3.2% | 40,000 | 1.60 |
| 1988 | 62,000 | +3.3% | 40,000 | 1.55 |
| 1987 | 60,000 | +3.4% | 40,000 | 1.50 |
| 1986 | 58,000 | +3.6% | 40,000 | 1.45 |
| 1985 | 56,000 | +7.7% | 40,000 | 1.40 |
| 1984 | 52,000 | +4.0% | 40,000 | 1.30 |
| 1983 | 50,000 | +4.2% | 40,000 | 1.25 |
| 1982 | 48,000 | +4.3% | 38,000 | 1.26 |
| 1981 | 46,000 | +2.2% | 37,000 | 1.24 |
| 1980 | 45,000 | +4.7% | 36,000 | 1.25 |
| 1979 | 43,000 | +2.4% | 35,000 | 1.23 |
| 1978 | 42,000 | +2.4% | 34,000 | 1.24 |
| 1977 | 41,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.24 |
| 1976 | 41,000 | +2.5% | 33,000 | 1.24 |
| 1975 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1974 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1973 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1972 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1971 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1970 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1969 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1968 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1967 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1966 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1965 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1964 | 40,000 | +5.3% | 33,000 | 1.21 |
| 1963 | 38,000 | −7.3% | 32,000 | 1.19 |
| 1962 | 41,000 | +11% | 34,000 | 1.21 |
| 1961 | 37,000 | — | 31,000 | 1.19 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 4,000
- Importer rank
- 138 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 North Korea?
North Korea produced 88,036 t in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Korea rank in the world for production of tobacco, unmanufactured?
North Korea ranked 13th 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 North Korea changed?
It rose by 8.5% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 89,046 t in 2021.
What is the yield of tobacco, unmanufactured in North Korea?
1.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (88,036 t from 59,294 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does North Korea export or import unmanufactured tobacco?
In 2024 North Korea reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 4,000), 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; the 2024 figure for North Korea is estimated by FAO. 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.