Bean production in Chile
Chile: Bean production was 10,262 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10,262 tonnes
Change on year
up 20.4%
World rank
83rd
of 135 countries
All-time high
162,460 tonnes
in 1982
All-time low
8,522 tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Bean production in Chile, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bean production in Chile is 10,262 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 20.4% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bean production in Chile peaked at 162,460 tonnes in 1982 and was at its lowest, 8,522 tonnes, in 2023.
That places Chile 83rd out of 135 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bean production in Chile, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 75,190 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 74,290 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 64,130 tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1964 | 64,140 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 58,896 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1966 | 68,799 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1967 | 89,760 tonnes | +30.5% |
| 1968 | 65,055 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 1969 | 46,753 tonnes | -28.1% |
| 1970 | 65,584 tonnes | +40.3% |
| 1971 | 72,178 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1972 | 82,901 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1973 | 64,970 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 1974 | 74,835 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1975 | 74,052 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 70,320 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 112,380 tonnes | +59.8% |
| 1978 | 112,060 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 116,290 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 84,240 tonnes | -27.6% |
| 1981 | 138,240 tonnes | +64.1% |
| 1982 | 162,460 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1983 | 84,390 tonnes | -48.1% |
| 1984 | 94,110 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 100,671 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 89,218 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 1987 | 81,179 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1988 | 99,774 tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1989 | 73,017 tonnes | -26.8% |
| 1990 | 87,088 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1991 | 116,954 tonnes | +34.3% |
| 1992 | 90,693 tonnes | -22.5% |
| 1993 | 54,560 tonnes | -39.8% |
| 1994 | 53,980 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 55,895 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 65,581 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 41,638 tonnes | -36.5% |
| 1998 | 55,466 tonnes | +33.2% |
| 1999 | 30,778 tonnes | -44.5% |
| 2000 | 44,274 tonnes | +43.8% |
| 2001 | 60,447 tonnes | +36.5% |
| 2002 | 45,043 tonnes | -25.5% |
| 2003 | 47,909 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 48,751 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 44,637 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 50,262 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 18,910 tonnes | -62.4% |
| 2008 | 20,421 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 28,395 tonnes | +39.0% |
| 2010 | 23,420 tonnes | -17.5% |
| 2011 | 24,131 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 11,249 tonnes | -53.4% |
| 2013 | 18,993 tonnes | +68.8% |
| 2014 | 18,095 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 14,888 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2016 | 18,024 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2017 | 17,442 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 14,252 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2019 | 17,084 tonnes | +19.9% |
| 2020 | 9,177 tonnes | -46.3% |
| 2021 | 17,491 tonnes | +90.6% |
| 2022 | 10,207 tonnes | -41.6% |
| 2023 | 8,522 tonnes | -16.5% |
| 2024 | 10,262 tonnes | +20.4% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 10,262 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,648 tonnes, 2.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Chile's 10,262 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 48,111 tonnes, 21% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 67,446 tonnes | 46,753 tonnes | 89,760 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 84,557 tonnes | 64,970 tonnes | 116,290 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 100,730 tonnes | 73,017 tonnes | 162,460 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 65,263 tonnes | 30,778 tonnes | 116,954 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 40,905 tonnes | 18,910 tonnes | 60,447 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,758 tonnes | 11,249 tonnes | 24,131 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,132 tonnes | 8,522 tonnes | 17,491 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More reference data data for Chile
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2204 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bean production in Chile?
- Bean production in Chile was 10,262 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest bean production recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 162,460 tonnes in 1982.
- What is the lowest bean production recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,522 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Chile rank for bean production?
- Chile ranks 83rd out of 135 countries with data for 2024.
- Is bean production rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Bean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Bean (dry) production is measured in tonnes.