Soybean production in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Soybean production was 6,196 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka stood at 6,196 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.4% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Sri Lanka peaked at 14,363 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 30 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Sri Lanka 71st out of 115 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36.67 tonnes | 30 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 903.4 tonnes | 70 tonnes | 2,881 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,665 tonnes | 1,083 tonnes | 11,120 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,327 tonnes | 420 tonnes | 3,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,906 tonnes | 620 tonnes | 5,180 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,892 tonnes | 1,670 tonnes | 14,363 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,898 tonnes | 3,794 tonnes | 7,879 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Sri Lanka?
- Soybean production in Sri Lanka was 6,196 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 14,363 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 30 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for soybean production?
- Sri Lanka ranks 71st out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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About this data
Soybean production is measured in tonnes.