Soybean production and use in United States
United States: Soybean production and use was 8,000 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8,000
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
35th
of 191 countries
All-time high
13,000
in 2006
All-time low
0
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Soybean production and use in United States, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United States recorded 8,000 for soybean production and use in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and down 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production and use in United States peaked at 13,000 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1961.
United States ranks 35th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soybean production and use in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 3,000 | — |
| 1984 | 3,000 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4,000 | +33.3% |
| 1986 | 5,000 | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 5,000 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 6,000 | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 7,000 | +16.7% |
| 1990 | 7,000 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 8,000 | +14.3% |
| 1992 | 9,000 | +12.5% |
| 1993 | 10,000 | +11.1% |
| 1994 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 11,000 | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 10,000 | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 11,000 | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 11,000 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 11,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 12,000 | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 12,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 13,000 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 12,000 | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 10,000 | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 9,000 | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 10,000 | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 11,000 | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 10,000 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 11,000 | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 11,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 10,000 | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 9,000 | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 9,000 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 8,000 | -11.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,300 | 0 | 7,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,500 | 7,000 | 11,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,500 | 10,000 | 13,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,200 | 9,000 | 11,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,000 | 8,000 | 10,000 | 4 |
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More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production and use in United States?
- Soybean production and use in United States was 8,000 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest soybean production and use recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 13,000 in 2006.
- What is the lowest soybean production and use recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1961.
- How does United States rank for soybean production and use?
- United States ranks 35th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is soybean production and use rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Soybean production and use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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