Higher over the period
Brazil Soybean Production per Capita moved from 483.3 Kilogram in 2015 to 681.5 Kilogram in 2024 (+41%), an average of +3.9% a year. The series high was 720.6 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 474.3 Kilogram in 2016.
What Brazil Soybean Production per Capita shows
Brazil Soybean Production per Capita was 681.5 Kilogram in 2024, down 5.4% on 2023. Brazil’s soybean production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a strong and consistently growing agricultural trend, reflecting the country’s position as one of the world’s leading soybean producers and exporters. Soybeans are a strategically important commodity in Brazil, supporting animal feed production, vegetable oil manufacturing, food processing, biofuel industries, and agricultural exports.
A 34.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2016) is 246.2 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +24.9% in 2023.
Ranks 2 of 24 countries covered
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 2 for 2024, behind Argentina (1,055 Kilogram) and U.S. (344 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 48.72 Kilogram, so Brazil is above it.
Full series
Brazil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 681.5 | −5.4% |
| 2023Peak | 720.6 | +24.9% |
| 2022 | 576.7 | −10.3% |
| 2021 | 643.3 | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 583.8 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 551 | −3.7% |
| 2018 | 572.1 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 560.5 | +18.2% |
| 2016 Trough | 474.3 | −1.8% |
| 2015 | 483.3 | — |
Regional context
How Brazil compares in South America
Soybean Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Brazil is highlighted.
1Argentina1,055
2Brazil681.5
3Colombia4.45
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 483.28 kilograms in 2015 to 681.48 kilograms in 2024, indicating significant long-term growth despite moderate fluctuations during the period.
Production per capita declined slightly from 483.28 kilograms in 2015 to 474.34 kilograms in 2016 before increasing strongly to 560.48 kilograms in 2017. The upward trend continued in 2018, when production reached 572.09 kilograms, reflecting expanded cultivation, improved productivity, and favourable agricultural conditions. A minor decline occurred in 2019, with production decreasing to 551.04 kilograms, but output remained at a relatively high level.
Soybean production per capita increased significantly in 2020, reaching 583.82 kilograms, and continued to rise to 643.28 kilograms in 2021. The indicator declined slightly to 576.73 kilograms in 2022, reflecting temporary changes in production conditions, weather variability, or market-related factors. However, a strong recovery followed in 2023, when production per capita reached 720.58 kilograms, the highest level recorded during the period.
In 2024, soybean production per capita moderated slightly to 681.48 kilograms but remained substantially above the 2015 level. The sustained high production level highlights Brazil’s strong agricultural capacity, extensive soybean cultivation area, and continued importance in global soybean supply chains.
Overall, the dataset highlights the resilience and expansion of Brazil’s soybean sector. It is valuable for analysing agricultural production trends, monitoring per capita output, assessing production performance, supporting market forecasting, and evaluating the influence of climate conditions, productivity improvements, cultivation expansion, and global demand on soybean production.
- Indicator
- Soybean Production per Capita
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- South America
- 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 Brazil 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 Brazil Soybean Production per Capita in 2024?
Brazil Soybean Production per Capita was 681.5 Kilogram in 2024, down 5.4% on 2023.
How has Brazil Soybean Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Brazil Soybean Production per Capita moved from 483.3 Kilogram in 2015 to 681.5 Kilogram in 2024 (+41%), an average of +3.9% a year. The series high was 720.6 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 474.3 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Brazil Soybean Production per Capita?
The highest value was 720.6 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 474.3 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Brazil 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 Brazil 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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