Which Country Produces the Most Tobacco?
Tobacco production is a large industry that contributes to the global economy. Tobacco is grown in many countries around the world, but some countries produce significantly more than others. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the top five countries that produce the most tobacco in the world are China, India, Brazil, United States, and Zimbabwe.
China
China is the world’s leading producer of tobacco. It produces more than 2.8 million metric tons of tobacco each year, which is about 37% of the world’s total tobacco production. China has the most tobacco farms in the world, with an estimated 1.2 million tobacco farms in the country.
India
India is the second-largest producer of tobacco in the world. It produces about 1.5 million metric tons of tobacco every year, which is about 20% of the world’s total tobacco production. India has an estimated 500,000 tobacco farms.
Brazil
Brazil is the third-largest producer of tobacco in the world. It produces about 1.1 million metric tons of tobacco each year, which is about 15% of the world’s total tobacco production. Brazil has an estimated 200,000 tobacco farms.
United States
The United States is the fourth-largest producer of tobacco in the world. It produces about 590,000 metric tons of tobacco each year, which is about 8% of the world’s total tobacco production. The United States has an estimated 100,000 tobacco farms.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is the fifth-largest producer of tobacco in the world. It produces about 390,000 metric tons of tobacco each year, which is about 5% of the world’s total tobacco production. Zimbabwe has an estimated 70,000 tobacco farms.