Soybean production in Madagascar
Madagascar: Soybean production was 47.91 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
47.91 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
95th
of 116 countries
All-time high
80 tonnes
in 1982
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Soybean production in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar is 47.91 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Madagascar peaked at 80 tonnes in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Madagascar ranks 95th of 116 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soybean production in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 15 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 20 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1977 | 30 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1978 | 35 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 55 tonnes | +57.1% |
| 1980 | 70 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1981 | 75 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 80 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 50 tonnes | -37.5% |
| 1984 | 60 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 60 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 60 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 60 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 60 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 60 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 50 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 44.33 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 44.33 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 44.32 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 44.32 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 44.32 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 44.32 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 44.32 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 44.33 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 49.24 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 50 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 49.27 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 49.11 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 48.94 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 48.76 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 48.59 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 48.4 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 48.19 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 47.93 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 47.6 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 47.13 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 46.43 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 45 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 44 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 46.79 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 48.5 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 46.43 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 47.24 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 47.46 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 47.6 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 47.79 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 47.76 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 47.76 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 47.83 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 47.91 tonnes | +0.2% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 47.91 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 36,705 tonnes, 0% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 47.91 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69,291 tonnes, 0% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soybean production in Madagascar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +57.1% | 35 tonnes | 55 tonnes |
| 1977 | +50.0% | 20 tonnes | 30 tonnes |
| 1983 | -37.5% | 80 tonnes | 50 tonnes |
| 1976 | +33.3% | 15 tonnes | 20 tonnes |
| 1980 | +27.3% | 55 tonnes | 70 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 15.5 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 55 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.5 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 80 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.38 tonnes | 44.32 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.68 tonnes | 47.6 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.66 tonnes | 44 tonnes | 48.5 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.81 tonnes | 47.76 tonnes | 47.91 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 92 Bhutan 79.65 tonnes compare
- 93 North Macedonia 55.29 tonnes compare
- 94 Luxembourg 50 tonnes compare
- 96 Iraq 34.17 tonnes compare
- 97 Azerbaijan 29.73 tonnes compare
- 98 Tajikistan 20.75 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Madagascar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 26.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Madagascar?
- Soybean production in Madagascar was 47.91 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 80 tonnes in 1982.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Madagascar rank for soybean production?
- Madagascar ranks 95th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.