Soybean production in Brazil
Brazil: Soybean production was 144.47 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
144.47 million tonnes
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
1st
of 116 countries
All-time high
152.14 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
271,488 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Soybean production in Brazil, 1961–2024
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 soybean production in Brazil is 144.47 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and up 66.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Brazil peaked at 152.14 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 271,488 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Brazil 1st out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soybean production in Brazil, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 271,488 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 345,175 tonnes | +27.1% |
| 1963 | 322,915 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1964 | 304,897 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 523,176 tonnes | +71.6% |
| 1966 | 594,975 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 715,606 tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1968 | 654,476 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 1969 | 1.06 million tonnes | +61.4% |
| 1970 | 1.51 million tonnes | +42.8% |
| 1971 | 2.08 million tonnes | +37.7% |
| 1972 | 3.22 million tonnes | +55.1% |
| 1973 | 5.01 million tonnes | +55.5% |
| 1974 | 7.88 million tonnes | +57.2% |
| 1975 | 9.89 million tonnes | +25.6% |
| 1976 | 11.23 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 12.51 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1978 | 9.54 million tonnes | -23.8% |
| 1979 | 10.24 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 15.16 million tonnes | +48.0% |
| 1981 | 15.01 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 12.84 million tonnes | -14.5% |
| 1983 | 14.58 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1984 | 15.54 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 18.28 million tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1986 | 13.33 million tonnes | -27.1% |
| 1987 | 16.98 million tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1988 | 18.01 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 24.05 million tonnes | +33.5% |
| 1990 | 19.90 million tonnes | -17.3% |
| 1991 | 14.94 million tonnes | -24.9% |
| 1992 | 19.21 million tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1993 | 22.59 million tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1994 | 24.93 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 25.68 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 23.17 million tonnes | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 26.39 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 31.31 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1999 | 30.99 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 32.82 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 37.91 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2002 | 42.11 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 51.92 million tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2004 | 49.55 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 51.18 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 52.46 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 57.86 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 59.83 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 57.35 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 68.76 million tonnes | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 74.82 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 65.85 million tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 81.72 million tonnes | +24.1% |
| 2014 | 86.76 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 97.46 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 96.39 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 114.73 million tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 117.91 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 114.32 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 121.82 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 134.80 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 121.29 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 152.14 million tonnes | +25.4% |
| 2024 | 144.47 million tonnes | -5.0% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 144.47 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31,555 tonnes, 4578.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 144.47 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 17,884 tonnes, 8078.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 532,146 tonnes | 271,488 tonnes | 1.06 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.31 million tonnes | 1.51 million tonnes | 12.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.38 million tonnes | 12.84 million tonnes | 24.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.91 million tonnes | 14.94 million tonnes | 31.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.30 million tonnes | 32.82 million tonnes | 59.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.87 million tonnes | 65.85 million tonnes | 117.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 134.91 million tonnes | 121.29 million tonnes | 152.14 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Brazil?
- Soybean production in Brazil was 144.47 million 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 soybean production recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 152.14 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 271,488 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Brazil rank for soybean production?
- Brazil ranks 1st out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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 Soybean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Soybean production is measured in tonnes.