South Africa vs USSR: Soybean production
South Africa
1.85 million
in 2024
USSR
814,000
in 1991
South Africa rank
12th
USSR rank
15th
Soybean production over time
- South Africa
- USSR
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.85 million against 814,000 in USSR, a difference of 1.03 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.3 times USSR's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, USSR has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 12th and USSR ranks 15th of 116 countries.
USSR has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,591 | 451,222 | 447,631 | USSR |
| 1970s | 17,540 | 507,300 | 489,760 | USSR |
| 1980s | 41,315 | 630,520 | 589,205 | USSR |
| 1990s | 122,100 | 844,500 | 722,400 | USSR |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher soybean production, South Africa or USSR?
- South Africa, at 1.85 million against 814,000 in USSR as of 2024.
- What is the difference in soybean production between South Africa and USSR?
- 1.03 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and USSR?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 1991.
- How do South Africa and USSR rank globally for soybean production?
- South Africa ranks 12th and USSR ranks 15th of 116 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Soybean production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.