Bean production in France
France: Bean production was 11,047 tonnes in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
11,047 tonnes
Change on year
up 41.9%
World rank
80th
of 135 countries
All-time high
88,740 tonnes
in 1963
All-time low
4,892 tonnes
in 2009
Years of data
57
1961–2017
Bean production in France, 1961–2017
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 France is 11,047 tonnes, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 41.9% on the previous year and up 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bean production in France peaked at 88,740 tonnes in 1963 and was at its lowest, 4,892 tonnes, in 2009.
France ranks 80th of 135 countries on this measure, 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 France, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 86,770 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 68,100 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 1963 | 88,740 tonnes | +30.3% |
| 1964 | 57,330 tonnes | -35.4% |
| 1965 | 58,040 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 66,850 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1967 | 47,240 tonnes | -29.3% |
| 1968 | 57,060 tonnes | +20.8% |
| 1969 | 44,780 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 1970 | 52,350 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1971 | 40,430 tonnes | -22.8% |
| 1972 | 29,660 tonnes | -26.6% |
| 1973 | 32,130 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 25,860 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 1975 | 29,102 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 20,370 tonnes | -30.0% |
| 1977 | 43,540 tonnes | +113.7% |
| 1978 | 45,800 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 33,000 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 1980 | 29,000 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 1981 | 28,000 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 32,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 21,000 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 1984 | 15,900 tonnes | -24.3% |
| 1985 | 17,000 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 16,000 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 15,600 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 14,600 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 11,000 tonnes | -24.7% |
| 1990 | 6,793 tonnes | -38.2% |
| 1991 | 7,966 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1992 | 10,131 tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1993 | 9,424 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 8,511 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1995 | 9,339 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 8,227 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1997 | 8,465 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 7,953 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 9,543 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 8,860 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 8,901 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 8,693 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 9,224 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 7,648 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 2005 | 8,974 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 8,055 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2007 | 6,691 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 2008 | 6,142 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 4,892 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 2010 | 7,521 tonnes | +53.7% |
| 2011 | 6,885 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 7,395 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 7,542 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 8,022 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 9,286 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 7,785 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2017 | 11,047 tonnes | +41.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 11,047 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,648 tonnes, 2.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- France's 11,047 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,298 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 63,879 tonnes | 44,780 tonnes | 88,740 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 35,224 tonnes | 20,370 tonnes | 52,350 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,010 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 32,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,635 tonnes | 6,793 tonnes | 10,131 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,808 tonnes | 4,892 tonnes | 9,224 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,185 tonnes | 6,885 tonnes | 11,047 tonnes | 8 |
Countries ranked near France
- 77 Bosnia and Herzegovina 11,485 tonnes compare
- 78 Italy 11,176 tonnes compare
- 79 Costa Rica 11,050 tonnes compare
- 81 East Timor 10,780 tonnes compare
- 82 Taiwan 10,715 tonnes compare
- 83 Chile 10,262 tonnes compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bean production in France?
- Bean production in France was 11,047 tonnes in 2017, 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 88,740 tonnes in 1963.
- What is the lowest bean production recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,892 tonnes in 2009.
- How does France rank for bean production?
- France ranks 80th out of 135 countries with data for 2017.
- Is bean production rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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About this data
Bean (dry) production is measured in tonnes.