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.
Colombia Tobacco Production was 3.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 19.1% on 2023. Colombia’s tobacco production demonstrated a fluctuating but overall declining trend between 2015 and 2024. The country produced 10.475 thousand tonnes in 2015, maintaining the same production level of 10.475 thousand tonnes in 2016.
Colombia Tobacco Production moved from 10.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−68.4%), an average of −12% a year. The series high was 16.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 3.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2024) is 13.02 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −66.4% in 2021.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 25 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
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 Trough | 3.31 | −19.1% |
| 2023 | 4.08 | −3.6% |
| 2022 | 4.24 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 4.02 | −66.4% |
| 2020 | 11.96 | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 10.44 | −1.5% |
| 2018 | 10.60 | −35.1% |
| 2017Peak | 16.33 | +55.9% |
| 2016 | 10.48 | 0% |
| 2015 | 10.48 | — |
Regional context
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Colombia is highlighted.
Data definition
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.
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.
Production increased significantly in 2017, reaching 16.329 thousand tonnes, which was the highest recorded output during the period. However, production declined sharply afterward, falling to 10.599 thousand tonnes in 2018 and 10.437 thousand tonnes in 2019. In 2020, Colombia recorded a moderate increase to 11.962 thousand tonnes, but production dropped considerably in 2021 to 4.017 thousand tonnes. The declining trend continued with production levels of 4.23775 thousand tonnes in 2022, 4.08371 thousand tonnes in 2023, and 3.30514 thousand tonnes in 2024. The data indicates that Colombia’s tobacco farming sector experienced significant contraction after 2020, possibly due to changes in cultivation practices, production economics, agricultural policies, and market conditions affecting tobacco growers. Tobacco production measures the harvested quantity of raw, unmanufactured tobacco leaves and reflects agricultural output generated through cultivation and harvesting activities. It does not include tobacco processing, cigarette production, manufacturing operations, distribution, consumption, imports, exports, or financial indicators related to the tobacco industry. Despite its decline, Colombia has historically maintained tobacco cultivation due to suitable agricultural regions and traditional farming practices. The reduction from 10.475 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 3.30514 thousand tonnes in 2024 indicates a significant decrease in production capacity over the decade. The trend highlights the changing structure of Colombia’s agricultural sector, where tobacco farming has faced increasing challenges from market shifts, regulatory developments, and competition from alternative agricultural activities.
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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.
Colombia Tobacco Production was 3.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 19.1% on 2023.
Colombia Tobacco Production moved from 10.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−68.4%), an average of −12% a year. The series high was 16.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 3.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 16.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 3.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
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.
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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