Rising to a series high
Colombia Soybean Production per Capita moved from 1.87 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.45 Kilogram in 2024 (+138.5%), an average of +10.1% a year. The series high was 4.45 Kilogram in 2024 and the low 1.66 Kilogram in 2017.
What Colombia Soybean Production per Capita shows
Colombia Soybean Production per Capita was 4.45 Kilogram in 2024, up 17.7% on 2023. Colombia’s soybean production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a consistent upward agricultural trend, reflecting improvements in domestic production performance, cultivation practices, and agricultural development. Soybeans are an important agricultural commodity, supporting food processing, livestock feed production, vegetable oil industries, and plant-based protein applications.
A 62.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2017) is 2.79 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +37.8% in 2023.
Ranks 11 of 24 countries covered
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 11 for 2024, behind Argentina (1,055 Kilogram) and Brazil (681.5 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 48.72 Kilogram, so Colombia is below it.
Full series
Colombia 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 | 4.45 | +17.7% |
| 2023 | 3.78 | +37.8% |
| 2022 | 2.74 | +14.7% |
| 2021 | 2.39 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 2.36 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 2.29 | +21.5% |
| 2018 | 1.88 | +13% |
| 2017 Trough | 1.66 | −2% |
| 2016 | 1.70 | −9% |
| 2015 | 1.87 | — |
Regional context
How Colombia compares in South America
Soybean Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Colombia 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 1.87 kilograms in 2015 to 4.45 kilograms in 2024, indicating substantial long-term growth despite moderate fluctuations during the period.
Production per capita declined slightly from 1.87 kilograms in 2015 to 1.70 kilograms in 2016 and decreased further to 1.66 kilograms in 2017, representing the lowest level recorded during the period. However, production recovered strongly in 2018, reaching 1.88 kilograms, and continued to increase in 2019, when the indicator reached 2.29 kilograms. This improvement reflected stronger agricultural performance, better production conditions, and increasing soybean cultivation activity.
Soybean production per capita continued to rise in 2020, reaching 2.36 kilograms, and increased further to 2.39 kilograms in 2021. The upward trend strengthened in 2022, when production reached 2.74 kilograms, followed by a significant increase to 3.78 kilograms in 2023. These gains may have been supported by improved farming practices, increased productivity, favourable cultivation conditions, and greater focus on domestic agricultural production.
In 2024, soybean production per capita increased further to 4.45 kilograms, the highest level recorded during the period. The latest value was more than double the 2015 level, highlighting significant improvement in Colombia’s soybean production capacity.
Overall, the dataset highlights the positive growth trajectory and expanding potential of Colombia’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 productivity improvements, climate conditions, cultivation patterns, and agricultural development strategies on soybean production.
- Indicator
- Soybean Production per Capita
- Country
- Colombia
- 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 Colombia 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 Colombia Soybean Production per Capita in 2024?
Colombia Soybean Production per Capita was 4.45 Kilogram in 2024, up 17.7% on 2023.
How has Colombia Soybean Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Colombia Soybean Production per Capita moved from 1.87 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.45 Kilogram in 2024 (+138.5%), an average of +10.1% a year. The series high was 4.45 Kilogram in 2024 and the low 1.66 Kilogram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Colombia Soybean Production per Capita?
The highest value was 4.45 Kilogram in 2024 and the lowest was 1.66 Kilogram in 2017.
What does the Colombia 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 Colombia 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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