Rising to a series high
Australia Soybean Production per Capita moved from 1.56 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.44 Kilogram in 2024 (+56.4%), an average of +5.1% a year. The series high was 2.44 Kilogram in 2024 and the low 0.594 Kilogram in 2019.
What Australia Soybean Production per Capita shows
Australia Soybean Production per Capita was 2.44 Kilogram in 2024, up 24.3% on 2023. Australia’s soybean production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a fluctuating but overall improving agricultural trend, reflecting changes in crop yields, cultivated area, weather conditions, and production efficiency. Soybeans are an important agricultural commodity in Australia, contributing to food processing, livestock feed, vegetable oil production, and agricultural export activities.
A 75.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2019) is 1.85 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +130.3% in 2021.
Ranks 13 of 24 countries covered
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 13 for 2024, behind Argentina (1,055 Kilogram) and Brazil (681.5 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 48.72 Kilogram, so Australia is below it.
Full series
Australia Soybean Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 2.44 | +24.3% |
| 2023 | 1.97 | −10% |
| 2022 | 2.18 | +40.9% |
| 2021 | 1.55 | +130.3% |
| 2020 | 0.673 | +13.3% |
| 2019 Trough | 0.594 | −48.4% |
| 2018 | 1.15 | −9.2% |
| 2017 | 1.27 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 1.21 | −22.7% |
| 2015 | 1.56 | — |
Regional context
How Australia compares across countries
Soybean Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Australia is highlighted.
1Argentina1,055
2Brazil681.5
3U.S.344
4Canada190.4
5South Africa28.87
6Italy18.97
7China14.55
13Australia2.44
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Soybean Production per Capita — Soybean production per capita refers to the annual production of soybeans divided by the total population of a country or region, measured in grams per person. The indicator represents the average amount of soybean output available per individual based on domestic agricultural production during a specific year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparisons of soybean production performance across different countries and periods. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data to calculate per capita production values.
The data includes the total production of soybeans from agricultural activities, expressed on a per capita basis by dividing production volumes by the corresponding population figures. It covers soybean output used for various purposes, including food products, animal feed, vegetable oil production, and industrial applications. The indicator includes annual production trends across countries and regions, enabling analysis of changes in cultivation, productivity, and agricultural output relative to population size. The dataset supports comparisons of soybean production capacity, regional agricultural performance, and long-term production trends.
The data excludes soybean imports, exports, consumption, processing volumes, and stock levels. It does not measure individual dietary availability, market supply, or actual soybean usage within a country. The indicator does not account for differences in farming practices, production costs, land use efficiency, or trade dependency. It also does not represent nutritional intake or food security conditions, as it only reflects domestic soybean production relative to population size. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and data availability across countries.
About this indicator
Soybean Production per Capita — Soybean production per capita refers to the annual production of soybeans divided by the total population of a country or region, measured in grams per person. The indicator represents the average amount of soybean output available per individual based on domestic agricultural production during a specific year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparisons of soybean production performance across different countries and periods. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data to calculate per capita production values.
Based on the available data, soybean production per capita increased from 1,563.35 grams in 2015 to 2,444.48 grams in 2024, indicating significant long-term growth despite considerable variation during the period.
Production per capita declined from 1,563.35 grams in 2015 to 1,208.51 grams in 2016 before increasing slightly to 1,267.03 grams in 2017. The indicator decreased again to 1,150.61 grams in 2018, reflecting weaker production performance and possible challenges related to weather variability, crop productivity, or changes in cultivated area. A significant decline occurred in 2019, when soybean production per capita fell to 593.97 grams, the lowest level recorded during the period.
Production began recovering in 2020, increasing to 672.90 grams, and showed a strong improvement in 2021, reaching 1,549.48 grams. This recovery may have been supported by improved growing conditions, increased cultivation, favourable rainfall patterns, and stronger agricultural productivity. The upward trend continued in 2022, when production per capita reached 2,183.12 grams, demonstrating substantial improvement in domestic soybean output.
Production remained strong in 2023 at 1,965.89 grams and increased further to 2,444.48 grams in 2024, the highest level recorded during the period. The latest value was significantly higher than the 2015 level, highlighting the expansion and resilience of Australia’s soybean production sector.
Overall, the dataset highlights the recovery and strengthening of Australia’s soybean production capacity. It is valuable for analysing agricultural trends, monitoring per capita output, assessing production performance, supporting market forecasting, and evaluating the influence of climate conditions, productivity improvements, cultivation patterns, and agricultural developments on soybean production.
- Indicator
- Soybean Production per Capita
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Australia Soybean Production per Capita?
Soybean production per capita refers to the annual production of soybeans divided by the total population of a country or region, measured in grams per person. The indicator represents the average amount of soybean output available per individual based on domestic agricultural production during a specific year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparisons of soybean production performance across different countries and periods. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data to calculate per capita production values.
What was Australia Soybean Production per Capita in 2024?
Australia Soybean Production per Capita was 2.44 Kilogram in 2024, up 24.3% on 2023.
How has Australia Soybean Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Australia Soybean Production per Capita moved from 1.56 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.44 Kilogram in 2024 (+56.4%), an average of +5.1% a year. The series high was 2.44 Kilogram in 2024 and the low 0.594 Kilogram in 2019.
Which year had the highest and lowest Australia Soybean Production per Capita?
The highest value was 2.44 Kilogram in 2024 and the lowest was 0.594 Kilogram in 2019.
What does the Australia Soybean Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total production of soybeans from agricultural activities, expressed on a per capita basis by dividing production volumes by the corresponding population figures. It covers soybean output used for various purposes, including food products, animal feed, vegetable oil production, and industrial applications. The indicator includes annual production trends across countries and regions, enabling analysis of changes in cultivation, productivity, and agricultural output relative to population size. The dataset supports comparisons of soybean production capacity, regional agricultural performance, and long-term production trends. Excluded: The data excludes soybean imports, exports, consumption, processing volumes, and stock levels. It does not measure individual dietary availability, market supply, or actual soybean usage within a country. The indicator does not account for differences in farming practices, production costs, land use efficiency, or trade dependency. It also does not represent nutritional intake or food security conditions, as it only reflects domestic soybean production relative to population size. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and data availability across countries.
Where does the Australia Soybean Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2024&Food=Soybeans&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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