Bean production in South Korea
South Korea: Bean production was 5,979 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,979 tonnes
Change on year
down 24.2%
World rank
89th
of 135 countries
All-time high
47,487 tonnes
in 1982
All-time low
5,540 tonnes
in 2011
Years of data
64
1961–2024
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 89th 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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,186 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 18,570 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 18,482 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1964 | 20,483 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1965 | 19,970 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1966 | 24,225 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1967 | 25,231 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 32,273 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1969 | 31,757 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 31,172 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1971 | 28,673 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1972 | 26,318 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1973 | 26,770 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 34,656 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 1975 | 35,323 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 42,172 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1977 | 43,601 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 32,131 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 1979 | 39,641 tonnes | +23.4% |
| 1980 | 34,480 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1981 | 40,672 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1982 | 47,487 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1983 | 36,366 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 1984 | 30,550 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1985 | 29,846 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 37,495 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 1987 | 42,219 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1988 | 47,288 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 39,054 tonnes | -17.4% |
| 1990 | 28,304 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 1991 | 31,686 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 28,348 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1993 | 23,894 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 1994 | 17,212 tonnes | -28.0% |
| 1995 | 21,788 tonnes | +26.6% |
| 1996 | 22,253 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 17,625 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 1998 | 16,542 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 15,285 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 13,403 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 2001 | 13,371 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 10,264 tonnes | -23.2% |
| 2003 | 8,105 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 2004 | 9,322 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 7,057 tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2006 | 6,427 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 7,645 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 7,584 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 7,413 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 6,104 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2011 | 5,540 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 6,448 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 9,973 tonnes | +54.7% |
| 2014 | 9,296 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 7,289 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 2016 | 5,897 tonnes | -19.1% |
| 2017 | 7,270 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2018 | 7,723 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 9,137 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2020 | 7,407 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 2021 | 7,402 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 10,331 tonnes | +39.6% |
| 2023 | 7,892 tonnes | -23.6% |
| 2024 | 5,979 tonnes | -24.2% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 5,979 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,648 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 5,979 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 89,358 tonnes, 7% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More reference data data for South Korea
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9638 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9281 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2074 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.13 (2050)
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 89th out of 135 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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Bean (dry) production is measured in tonnes.