Soybean production in Moldova
Moldova: Soybean production was 31,555 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
31,555 tonnes
Change on year
down 17.9%
World rank
57th
of 116 countries
All-time high
110,647 tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
2,462 tonnes
in 1996
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Soybean production in Moldova, 1992–2024
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 Moldova stood at 31,555 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.9% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Moldova peaked at 110,647 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2,462 tonnes, in 1996.
Moldova ranks 57th of 116 countries on this measure, 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7,932 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 9,287 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1994 | 4,000 tonnes | -56.9% |
| 1995 | 3,094 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 1996 | 2,462 tonnes | -20.4% |
| 1997 | 2,702 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 5,951 tonnes | +120.2% |
| 1999 | 13,657 tonnes | +129.5% |
| 2000 | 11,644 tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2001 | 9,511 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2002 | 12,574 tonnes | +32.2% |
| 2003 | 19,396 tonnes | +54.3% |
| 2004 | 40,206 tonnes | +107.3% |
| 2005 | 65,592 tonnes | +63.1% |
| 2006 | 79,773 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 39,774 tonnes | -50.1% |
| 2008 | 58,146 tonnes | +46.2% |
| 2009 | 49,157 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 2010 | 110,647 tonnes | +125.1% |
| 2011 | 78,721 tonnes | -28.9% |
| 2012 | 48,227 tonnes | -38.7% |
| 2013 | 65,475 tonnes | +35.8% |
| 2014 | 109,258 tonnes | +66.9% |
| 2015 | 47,894 tonnes | -56.2% |
| 2016 | 42,125 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2017 | 46,524 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 57,684 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 2019 | 64,239 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2020 | 33,360 tonnes | -48.1% |
| 2021 | 50,523 tonnes | +51.4% |
| 2022 | 32,354 tonnes | -36.0% |
| 2023 | 38,419 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2024 | 31,555 tonnes | -17.9% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 31,555 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31,555 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 31,555 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,640 tonnes, 2.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,136 tonnes | 2,462 tonnes | 13,657 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 38,577 tonnes | 9,511 tonnes | 79,773 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,079 tonnes | 42,125 tonnes | 110,647 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 37,242 tonnes | 31,555 tonnes | 50,523 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More reference data data for Moldova
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2466 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1366 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6117 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.118 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6117 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4303 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6426 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Moldova?
- Soybean production in Moldova was 31,555 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 110,647 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,462 tonnes in 1996.
- How does Moldova rank for soybean production?
- Moldova ranks 57th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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.