Bean production in Spain
Spain: Bean production was 19,675 tonnes in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
19,675 tonnes
Change on year
up 10.8%
World rank
67th
of 135 countries
All-time high
143,000 tonnes
in 1961
All-time low
9,971 tonnes
in 2012
Years of data
57
1961–2017
Bean production in Spain, 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 Spain is 19,675 tonnes, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 77.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bean production in Spain peaked at 143,000 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 9,971 tonnes, in 2012.
That places Spain 67th out of 135 countries with data for 2017, 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 143,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 125,900 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1963 | 138,200 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1964 | 120,200 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1965 | 118,252 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 123,800 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 118,468 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 112,993 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1969 | 116,379 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 116,200 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1971 | 119,900 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 123,800 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 123,100 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 113,200 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1975 | 108,300 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 99,000 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 70,000 tonnes | -29.3% |
| 1978 | 97,700 tonnes | +39.6% |
| 1979 | 100,000 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 80,800 tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1981 | 78,100 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 73,300 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1983 | 76,600 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 75,830 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 70,768 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 76,800 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 72,324 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 61,200 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1989 | 56,400 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1990 | 52,800 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1991 | 49,153 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 36,081 tonnes | -26.6% |
| 1993 | 30,121 tonnes | -16.5% |
| 1994 | 32,988 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 32,400 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 29,400 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1997 | 23,200 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 1998 | 20,800 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1999 | 22,300 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 13,279 tonnes | -40.5% |
| 2001 | 15,420 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 2002 | 13,106 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2003 | 14,823 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 15,888 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 14,815 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 13,983 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 11,085 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 2008 | 10,400 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 13,175 tonnes | +26.7% |
| 2010 | 12,226 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 11,701 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 9,971 tonnes | -14.8% |
| 2013 | 10,200 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 15,500 tonnes | +52.0% |
| 2015 | 17,125 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 17,761 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 19,675 tonnes | +10.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 19,675 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,648 tonnes, 4.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Spain's 19,675 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,298 tonnes, 3.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 124,132 tonnes | 112,993 tonnes | 143,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 107,120 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 123,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 72,212 tonnes | 56,400 tonnes | 80,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,924 tonnes | 20,800 tonnes | 52,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,597 tonnes | 10,400 tonnes | 15,888 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,270 tonnes | 9,971 tonnes | 19,675 tonnes | 8 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bean production in Spain?
- Bean production in Spain was 19,675 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 143,000 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest bean production recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,971 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Spain rank for bean production?
- Spain ranks 67th out of 135 countries with data for 2017.
- Is bean production rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.