Soybean production in Peru
Peru: Soybean production was 2,230 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in Peru, 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 Peru is 2,230 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 18.1% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Peru peaked at 14,560 tonnes in 1981 and was at its lowest, 151 tonnes, in 1969.
That places Peru 80th out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 575 tonnes | -42.5% |
| 1966 | 899 tonnes | +56.3% |
| 1967 | 1,006 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1968 | 282 tonnes | -72.0% |
| 1969 | 151 tonnes | -46.5% |
| 1970 | 399 tonnes | +164.2% |
| 1971 | 817 tonnes | +104.8% |
| 1972 | 607 tonnes | -25.7% |
| 1973 | 938 tonnes | +54.5% |
| 1974 | 1,793 tonnes | +91.2% |
| 1975 | 1,473 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1976 | 2,869 tonnes | +94.8% |
| 1977 | 3,026 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 4,950 tonnes | +63.6% |
| 1979 | 7,299 tonnes | +47.5% |
| 1980 | 10,739 tonnes | +47.1% |
| 1981 | 14,560 tonnes | +35.6% |
| 1982 | 8,122 tonnes | -44.2% |
| 1983 | 2,399 tonnes | -70.5% |
| 1984 | 1,826 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 1985 | 2,115 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 3,929 tonnes | +85.8% |
| 1987 | 11,681 tonnes | +197.3% |
| 1988 | 5,992 tonnes | -48.7% |
| 1989 | 2,770 tonnes | -53.8% |
| 1990 | 2,547 tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1991 | 675 tonnes | -73.5% |
| 1992 | 304 tonnes | -55.0% |
| 1993 | 963 tonnes | +216.8% |
| 1994 | 815 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1995 | 1,358 tonnes | +66.6% |
| 1996 | 2,208 tonnes | +62.6% |
| 1997 | 7,270 tonnes | +229.3% |
| 1998 | 2,866 tonnes | -60.6% |
| 1999 | 2,819 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 3,128 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 2,687 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2002 | 1,914 tonnes | -28.8% |
| 2003 | 1,929 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 2,697 tonnes | +39.8% |
| 2005 | 2,059 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 2006 | 3,733 tonnes | +81.3% |
| 2007 | 2,683 tonnes | -28.1% |
| 2008 | 3,378 tonnes | +25.9% |
| 2009 | 3,441 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 2,534 tonnes | -26.4% |
| 2011 | 2,994 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 2,251 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 2013 | 2,709 tonnes | +20.3% |
| 2014 | 2,119 tonnes | -21.8% |
| 2015 | 1,911 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 1,371 tonnes | -28.2% |
| 2017 | 1,581 tonnes | +15.3% |
| 2018 | 1,530 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 1,475 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 1,534 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 1,683 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 1,686 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 2,722 tonnes | +61.5% |
| 2024 | 2,230 tonnes | -18.1% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 2,230 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31,555 tonnes, 7% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Peru's 2,230 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 17,884 tonnes, 12% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 768.11 tonnes | 151 tonnes | 1,006 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,417 tonnes | 399 tonnes | 7,299 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,413 tonnes | 1,826 tonnes | 14,560 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,182 tonnes | 304 tonnes | 7,270 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,765 tonnes | 1,914 tonnes | 3,733 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,048 tonnes | 1,371 tonnes | 2,994 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,971 tonnes | 1,534 tonnes | 2,722 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More reference data data for Peru
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 35.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Peru?
- Soybean production in Peru was 2,230 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 14,560 tonnes in 1981.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 151 tonnes in 1969.
- How does Peru rank for soybean production?
- Peru ranks 80th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.