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
31st
of 115 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

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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 31st out of 115 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 28 Colombia 235,454 tonnes compare
  2. 29 Indonesia 227,367 tonnes compare
  3. 30 Kazakhstan 207,503 tonnes compare
  4. 32 North Korea 180,000 tonnes compare
  5. 32 Turkey 180,000 tonnes compare
  6. 34 Zambia 169,700 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 116 places →

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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 31st out of 115 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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About this data

Indicator
Soybean production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
116 places, 5,570 data points, 1961–2024
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Soybean production is measured in tonnes.