Soybean production in Laos
Laos: Soybean production was 7,879 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in Laos, 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 Laos stood at 7,879 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Laos peaked at 19,425 tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1,718 tonnes, in 1976.
That places Laos 69th 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 | 3,261 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,473 tonnes | 1,718 tonnes | 4,461 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,638 tonnes | 2,058 tonnes | 4,950 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,590 tonnes | 2,295 tonnes | 5,990 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,744 tonnes | 2,992 tonnes | 19,425 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,180 tonnes | 5,100 tonnes | 19,130 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,777 tonnes | 4,745 tonnes | 7,879 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Laos?
- Soybean production in Laos was 7,879 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 19,425 tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,718 tonnes in 1976.
- How does Laos rank for soybean production?
- Laos ranks 69th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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.