Soybean production in Spain
Spain: Soybean production was 10,940 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10,940 tonnes
Change on year
up 42.6%
World rank
68th
of 116 countries
All-time high
42,200 tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Soybean production in Spain, 1961–2024
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 Spain stood at 10,940 tonnes.
The figure is up 42.6% on the previous year and up 312.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Spain peaked at 42,200 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Spain ranks 68th 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 Spain, 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 | 3,022 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 2,196 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 1972 | 2,856 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 1973 | 12,814 tonnes | +348.7% |
| 1974 | 38,727 tonnes | +202.2% |
| 1975 | 13,901 tonnes | -64.1% |
| 1976 | 5,826 tonnes | -58.1% |
| 1977 | 8,186 tonnes | +40.5% |
| 1978 | 17,088 tonnes | +108.7% |
| 1979 | 15,208 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1980 | 13,780 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1981 | 6,253 tonnes | -54.6% |
| 1982 | 5,149 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1983 | 2,108 tonnes | -59.1% |
| 1984 | 4,655 tonnes | +120.8% |
| 1985 | 5,438 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1986 | 3,344 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 1987 | 3,611 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 10,400 tonnes | +188.0% |
| 1989 | 27,300 tonnes | +162.5% |
| 1990 | 42,200 tonnes | +54.6% |
| 1991 | 11,800 tonnes | -72.0% |
| 1992 | 32,900 tonnes | +178.8% |
| 1993 | 1,541 tonnes | -95.3% |
| 1994 | 7,580 tonnes | +391.9% |
| 1995 | 4,704 tonnes | -37.9% |
| 1996 | 10,141 tonnes | +115.6% |
| 1997 | 8,353 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1998 | 11,400 tonnes | +36.5% |
| 1999 | 9,600 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2000 | 6,677 tonnes | -30.4% |
| 2001 | 6,637 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 1,600 tonnes | -75.9% |
| 2003 | 623 tonnes | -61.1% |
| 2004 | 394 tonnes | -36.8% |
| 2005 | 2,797 tonnes | +609.9% |
| 2006 | 1,519 tonnes | -45.7% |
| 2007 | 920 tonnes | -39.4% |
| 2008 | 748 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 2,767 tonnes | +269.9% |
| 2010 | 1,812 tonnes | -34.5% |
| 2011 | 1,740 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 1,333 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2013 | 1,400 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 2,650 tonnes | +89.3% |
| 2015 | 4,106 tonnes | +54.9% |
| 2016 | 2,869 tonnes | -30.1% |
| 2017 | 4,599 tonnes | +60.3% |
| 2018 | 4,350 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 5,170 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 4,620 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 4,770 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 3,790 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 2023 | 7,670 tonnes | +102.4% |
| 2024 | 10,940 tonnes | +42.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 10,940 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10,940 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Spain's 10,940 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,640 tonnes, 94% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soybean production in Spain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +609.9% | 394 tonnes | 2,797 tonnes |
| 1994 | +391.9% | 1,541 tonnes | 7,580 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,982 tonnes | 2,196 tonnes | 38,727 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,204 tonnes | 2,108 tonnes | 27,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,022 tonnes | 1,541 tonnes | 42,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,468 tonnes | 394 tonnes | 6,677 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,003 tonnes | 1,333 tonnes | 5,170 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,358 tonnes | 3,790 tonnes | 10,940 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Spain?
- Soybean production in Spain was 10,940 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 42,200 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Spain rank for soybean production?
- Spain ranks 68th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.