Soybean production in Iran
Iran: Soybean production was 200,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 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
| 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 |
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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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Soybean production is measured in tonnes.