Soybean production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Soybean production was 0 tonnes in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1992)
0 tonnes
World rank
102nd
of 116 countries
All-time high
1,048 tonnes
in 1974
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
32
1961–1992
Soybean production in New Zealand, 1961–1992
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 0 tonnes for soybean production in 1992. That is the lowest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in New Zealand peaked at 1,048 tonnes in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places New Zealand 102nd out of 116 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soybean production in New Zealand, 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 | 1,048 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 360 tonnes | -65.6% |
| 1976 | 150 tonnes | -58.3% |
| 1977 | 150 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 60 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 1979 | 150 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 1980 | 150 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 300 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 160 tonnes | -46.7% |
| 1983 | 180 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 140 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 1985 | 70 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1986 | 70 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 0 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 10,940 tonnes. (37 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 0 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 48,564 tonnes. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 191.8 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,048 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 107 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 99 French Polynesia 11.47 tonnes
- 100 Pakistan 3 tonnes compare
- 101 Suriname 2.35 tonnes compare
- 102 Chile 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Costa Rica 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Cyprus 0 tonnes
- 102 Denmark 0 tonnes
- 102 Estonia 0 tonnes
- 102 Finland 0 tonnes
- 102 French Guiana 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Guyana 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Ireland 0 tonnes
- 102 Jordan 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Latvia 0 tonnes
- 102 Malaysia 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Malta 0 tonnes
- 102 Senegal 0 tonnes compare
More reference data data for New Zealand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 42.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2499 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in New Zealand?
- Soybean production in New Zealand was 0 tonnes in 1992, 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 1,048 tonnes in 1974.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does New Zealand rank for soybean production?
- New Zealand ranks 102nd out of 116 countries with data for 1992.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.