Soybean production in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Soybean production was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in Nicaragua, 1961–2023
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 Nicaragua is 10,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 40.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Nicaragua peaked at 29,005 tonnes in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Nicaragua 68th out of 115 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 520 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,891 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,226 tonnes | 5,190 tonnes | 29,005 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,570 tonnes | 2,072 tonnes | 7,855 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,882 tonnes | 2,831 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Nicaragua?
- Soybean production in Nicaragua was 10,000 tonnes in 2023, 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 29,005 tonnes in 1997.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Nicaragua rank for soybean production?
- Nicaragua ranks 68th out of 115 countries with data for 2023.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.