Lower over the period
Chile Tobacco Production moved from 7.27 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−58.3%), an average of −9.3% a year. The series high was 7.56 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 1.72 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
What Chile Tobacco Production shows
Chile Tobacco Production was 3.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 76.4% on 2023. Chile’s tobacco production experienced a substantial decline between 2015 and 2024, indicating a contraction in domestic tobacco cultivation activities over the observed period. The country recorded 7.2735 thousand tonnes in 2015, followed by a slight increase to 7.561 thousand tonnes in 2016.
A 77.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2023) is 5.84 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +76.4% in 2024.
Ranks 26 of 31 countries covered
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Chile ranks 26 for 2024, behind China (2,256 Thousand Tonnes) and India (727.2 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Chile Tobacco Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.03 | +76.4% |
| 2023 Trough | 1.72 | −33.5% |
| 2022 | 2.58 | −34.2% |
| 2021 | 3.92 | −39% |
| 2020 | 6.44 | −12.5% |
| 2019 | 7.36 | +29.1% |
| 2018 | 5.70 | +32.1% |
| 2017 | 4.32 | −42.9% |
| 2016Peak | 7.56 | +4% |
| 2015 | 7.27 | — |
Regional context
How Chile compares in South America
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Chile is highlighted.
1Brazil637.7
2Argentina80.79
3Colombia3.31
4Chile3.03
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Tobacco Production — Tobacco production refers to the total quantity of raw, unmanufactured tobacco leaves harvested from tobacco crops within a country or region during a specific year, generally measured in tonnes. It represents the agricultural output generated through the cultivation, growth, and harvesting of tobacco plants for commercial use. This macro indicator tracks changes in tobacco farming activities, production volumes, cultivation practices, harvested area, and yield performance over time, providing insights into the scale and trends of tobacco crop production across different regions.
Tobacco production includes the annual harvested quantity of raw tobacco leaves from commercially cultivated tobacco plants. It covers major tobacco varieties such as flue-cured, burley, oriental, and other types grown by small-scale farmers and large agricultural producers. The indicator includes tobacco crops produced within national boundaries for use in the manufacturing of cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, and other processed tobacco products. It accounts for agricultural activities related to cultivation, harvesting, and primary crop output measured in tonnes.
Tobacco production excludes processed tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and other finished tobacco goods. It does not include tobacco manufacturing, packaging, distribution, retail sales, consumption, imports, or exports of tobacco products. The indicator also excludes synthetic nicotine products, non-tobacco nicotine alternatives, experimental tobacco cultivation, and broader economic measures such as tobacco industry revenue, employment, market value, or trade statistics.
About this indicator
Tobacco Production — Tobacco production refers to the total quantity of raw, unmanufactured tobacco leaves harvested from tobacco crops within a country or region during a specific year, generally measured in tonnes. It represents the agricultural output generated through the cultivation, growth, and harvesting of tobacco plants for commercial use. This macro indicator tracks changes in tobacco farming activities, production volumes, cultivation practices, harvested area, and yield performance over time, providing insights into the scale and trends of tobacco crop production across different regions.
However, production decreased sharply in 2017 to 4.31525 thousand tonnes before recovering to 5.70015 thousand tonnes in 2018. In 2019, Chile recorded an increase to 7.3616 thousand tonnes, representing the highest production level after 2015. Production then declined to 6.439 thousand tonnes in 2020, followed by further reductions to 3.92476 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 2.584 thousand tonnes in 2022. The downward movement continued in 2023, with production reaching 1.718 thousand tonnes, before showing a slight recovery to 3.03052 thousand tonnes in 2024. The data reflects significant fluctuations in Chile’s tobacco farming sector, influenced by factors such as agricultural land allocation, climate variability, farming decisions, regulatory measures, and changing market demand. Tobacco production in this indicator represents only the harvested quantity of raw tobacco leaves cultivated within the country and does not include processed tobacco products, cigarette manufacturing, trade activities, consumption, or economic contributions from the tobacco industry. The decline from 7.2735 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 3.03052 thousand tonnes in 2024 demonstrates a considerable reduction in cultivation scale. While Chile maintains some tobacco-growing activities, the industry has become smaller compared with other agricultural sectors. Future production trends may depend on agricultural policies, farmer participation, and changes in domestic and international tobacco demand.
- Indicator
- Tobacco Production
- Country
- Chile
- Region
- South America
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chile Tobacco Production?
Tobacco production refers to the total quantity of raw, unmanufactured tobacco leaves harvested from tobacco crops within a country or region during a specific year, generally measured in tonnes. It represents the agricultural output generated through the cultivation, growth, and harvesting of tobacco plants for commercial use. This macro indicator tracks changes in tobacco farming activities, production volumes, cultivation practices, harvested area, and yield performance over time, providing insights into the scale and trends of tobacco crop production across different regions.
What was Chile Tobacco Production in 2024?
Chile Tobacco Production was 3.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 76.4% on 2023.
How has Chile Tobacco Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Chile Tobacco Production moved from 7.27 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−58.3%), an average of −9.3% a year. The series high was 7.56 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 1.72 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Chile Tobacco Production?
The highest value was 7.56 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 1.72 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
What does the Chile Tobacco Production data include and exclude?
Included: Tobacco production includes the annual harvested quantity of raw tobacco leaves from commercially cultivated tobacco plants. It covers major tobacco varieties such as flue-cured, burley, oriental, and other types grown by small-scale farmers and large agricultural producers. The indicator includes tobacco crops produced within national boundaries for use in the manufacturing of cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, and other processed tobacco products. It accounts for agricultural activities related to cultivation, harvesting, and primary crop output measured in tonnes. Excluded: Tobacco production excludes processed tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and other finished tobacco goods. It does not include tobacco manufacturing, packaging, distribution, retail sales, consumption, imports, or exports of tobacco products. The indicator also excludes synthetic nicotine products, non-tobacco nicotine alternatives, experimental tobacco cultivation, and broader economic measures such as tobacco industry revenue, employment, market value, or trade statistics.
Where does the Chile Tobacco Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&Food=Tobacco&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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