Hong Kong, China vs South Africa: Soybean production and use
Hong Kong, China
17,000
in 2023
South Africa
22,000
in 2023
Hong Kong, China rank
29th
South Africa rank
26th
Soybean production and use over time
- Hong Kong, China
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 22,000 against 17,000 in Hong Kong, China, a difference of 5,000.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Hong Kong, China's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 63 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Hong Kong, China ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 26th of 191 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 4 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,333 | 0 | 11,333 | Hong Kong, China |
| 1970s | 15,100 | 1,500 | 13,600 | Hong Kong, China |
| 1980s | 18,800 | 10,100 | 8,700 | Hong Kong, China |
| 1990s | 17,300 | 18,400 | 1,100 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 20,000 | 45,200 | 25,200 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 19,700 | 7,000 | 12,700 | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 17,750 | 22,250 | 4,500 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher soybean production and use, Hong Kong, China or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 22,000 against 17,000 in Hong Kong, China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in soybean production and use between Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 5,000, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 63 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong, China and South Africa rank globally for soybean production and use?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 26th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Soybean production and use. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.