Soybean production in Nepal
Nepal: Soybean production was 28,520 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in Nepal, 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 Nepal is 28,520 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 22.2% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Nepal peaked at 36,672 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,000 tonnes, in 1961.
Nepal ranks 57th of 115 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,556 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,400 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,610 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 12,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,554 tonnes | 11,213 tonnes | 17,820 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,414 tonnes | 16,780 tonnes | 21,456 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,163 tonnes | 22,041 tonnes | 31,567 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,104 tonnes | 28,520 tonnes | 36,672 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Nepal?
- Soybean production in Nepal was 28,520 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 36,672 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Nepal rank for soybean production?
- Nepal ranks 57th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.