Soybean production in Iran
Iran: Soybean production was 200,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
200,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
32nd
of 116 countries
All-time high
218,295 tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
1,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Soybean production in Iran, 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, soybean production in Iran stood at 200,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Iran peaked at 218,295 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Iran 32nd out of 116 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.
Soybean production in Iran, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1967 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 3,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1971 | 4,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1972 | 15,000 tonnes | +275.0% |
| 1973 | 10,500 tonnes | -30.0% |
| 1974 | 36,000 tonnes | +242.9% |
| 1975 | 70,500 tonnes | +95.8% |
| 1976 | 102,000 tonnes | +44.7% |
| 1977 | 86,000 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 1978 | 113,000 tonnes | +31.4% |
| 1979 | 84,401 tonnes | -25.3% |
| 1980 | 49,000 tonnes | -41.9% |
| 1981 | 62,002 tonnes | +26.5% |
| 1982 | 103,694 tonnes | +67.2% |
| 1983 | 130,032 tonnes | +25.4% |
| 1984 | 110,000 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1985 | 105,000 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1986 | 95,000 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 57,677 tonnes | -39.3% |
| 1988 | 94,808 tonnes | +64.4% |
| 1989 | 90,000 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 88,790 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 63,309 tonnes | -28.7% |
| 1992 | 88,129 tonnes | +39.2% |
| 1993 | 150,949 tonnes | +71.3% |
| 1994 | 147,024 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 91,564 tonnes | -37.7% |
| 1996 | 71,128 tonnes | -22.3% |
| 1997 | 125,013 tonnes | +75.8% |
| 1998 | 115,373 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 91,699 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 2000 | 76,853 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2001 | 85,985 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 124,718 tonnes | +45.0% |
| 2003 | 144,865 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 218,295 tonnes | +50.7% |
| 2005 | 197,863 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 184,967 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 178,819 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 180,600 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 172,299 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 157,400 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2011 | 116,400 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 2012 | 167,600 tonnes | +44.0% |
| 2013 | 151,363 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2014 | 142,524 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 139,972 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 139,325 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 140,000 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 160,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 180,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 190,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 200,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 210,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 190,000 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2024 | 200,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 200,000 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31,555 tonnes, 6.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Iran's 200,000 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 517.09 tonnes, 386.8× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soybean production in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +275.0% | 4,000 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes |
| 1974 | +242.9% | 10,500 tonnes | 36,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,444 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 52,440 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 113,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 89,721 tonnes | 49,000 tonnes | 130,032 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 103,298 tonnes | 63,309 tonnes | 150,949 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 156,526 tonnes | 76,853 tonnes | 218,295 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 149,458 tonnes | 116,400 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 198,000 tonnes | 190,000 tonnes | 210,000 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Iran?
- Soybean production in Iran was 200,000 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 218,295 tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Iran rank for soybean production?
- Iran ranks 32nd out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.