Soybean production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Soybean production was 69,291 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe stood at 69,291 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Zimbabwe peaked at 180,404 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 167 tonnes, in 1965.
That places Zimbabwe 47th 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 | 466.33 tonnes | 167 tonnes | 1,738 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 34,976 tonnes | 8,598 tonnes | 86,556 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 94,768 tonnes | 72,881 tonnes | 123,725 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 101,525 tonnes | 51,125 tonnes | 120,685 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 98,508 tonnes | 41,197 tonnes | 180,404 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 54,510 tonnes | 23,043 tonnes | 77,124 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 61,707 tonnes | 54,186 tonnes | 71,000 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Zimbabwe?
- Soybean production in Zimbabwe was 69,291 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 180,404 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 167 tonnes in 1965.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for soybean production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 47th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.