Bean production in South Korea
South Korea: Bean production was 5,979 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Bean production in South Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, bean production in South Korea stood at 5,979 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 24.2% on the previous year and down 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bean production in South Korea peaked at 47,487 tonnes in 1982 and was at its lowest, 5,540 tonnes, in 2011.
That places South Korea 88th out of 134 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23,242 tonnes | 18,186 tonnes | 32,273 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 34,046 tonnes | 26,318 tonnes | 43,601 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 38,546 tonnes | 29,846 tonnes | 47,487 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,294 tonnes | 15,285 tonnes | 31,686 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,059 tonnes | 6,427 tonnes | 13,403 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,468 tonnes | 5,540 tonnes | 9,973 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,802 tonnes | 5,979 tonnes | 10,331 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is bean production in South Korea?
- Bean production in South Korea was 5,979 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 47,487 tonnes in 1982.
- What is the lowest bean production recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,540 tonnes in 2011.
- How does South Korea rank for bean production?
- South Korea ranks 88th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is bean production rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.