Bean production in Portugal
Portugal: Bean production was 2,397 tonnes in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
2,397 tonnes
Change on year
up 23.7%
World rank
105th
of 135 countries
All-time high
68,629 tonnes
in 1961
All-time low
1,802 tonnes
in 2014
Years of data
57
1961–2017
Bean production in Portugal, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 2,397 tonnes for bean production in 2017.
That represents a change of up 23.7% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bean production in Portugal peaked at 68,629 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1,802 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Portugal 105th out of 135 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bean production in Portugal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 68,629 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 58,350 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1963 | 60,234 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 66,253 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 51,023 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 1966 | 60,953 tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1967 | 58,047 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1968 | 53,533 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1969 | 54,048 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 57,555 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 58,829 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 53,769 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1973 | 54,008 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 44,715 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 1975 | 46,234 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 36,700 tonnes | -20.6% |
| 1977 | 42,389 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1978 | 46,990 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1979 | 43,500 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1980 | 46,000 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 34,732 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 1982 | 40,926 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 43,307 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 45,841 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 47,001 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 33,900 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 1987 | 33,952 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 34,129 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 34,640 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 31,007 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1991 | 28,083 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1992 | 23,187 tonnes | -17.4% |
| 1993 | 14,509 tonnes | -37.4% |
| 1994 | 13,516 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1995 | 12,635 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 11,887 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 10,643 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1998 | 9,737 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 1999 | 6,397 tonnes | -34.3% |
| 2000 | 6,143 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 5,778 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 5,484 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 4,669 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2004 | 4,212 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 2,762 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2006 | 3,990 tonnes | +44.5% |
| 2007 | 3,696 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 2,818 tonnes | -23.8% |
| 2009 | 2,009 tonnes | -28.7% |
| 2010 | 2,042 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 2,058 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 1,932 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 1,933 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 1,802 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 1,811 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 1,937 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 2,397 tonnes | +23.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2,397 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,648 tonnes, 52% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2,397 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,298 tonnes, 38% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 59,008 tonnes | 51,023 tonnes | 68,629 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 48,469 tonnes | 36,700 tonnes | 58,829 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 39,443 tonnes | 33,900 tonnes | 47,001 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,160 tonnes | 6,397 tonnes | 31,007 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,156 tonnes | 2,009 tonnes | 6,143 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,989 tonnes | 1,802 tonnes | 2,397 tonnes | 8 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bean production in Portugal?
- Bean production in Portugal was 2,397 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 68,629 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest bean production recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,802 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for bean production?
- Portugal ranks 105th out of 135 countries with data for 2017.
- Is bean production rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.