Rising to a series high
Europe Soybean Production per Capita moved from 16.15 Kilogram in 2015 to 28.39 Kilogram in 2024 (+75.7%), an average of +6.5% a year. The series high was 28.39 Kilogram in 2024 and the low 16.15 Kilogram in 2015.
What Europe Soybean Production per Capita shows
Europe Soybean Production per Capita was 28.39 Kilogram in 2024, up 14.6% on 2023. Europe’s soybean production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a significant growth-oriented agricultural trend, reflecting changes in cultivation expansion, crop productivity, farming practices, and regional agricultural resource allocation. Soybeans are an important crop in Europe, supporting food processing, animal feed production, vegetable oil industries, and sustainable agricultural systems.
A 43.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 12.24 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +21.9% in 2023.
Italy leads the region
Within Europe, Italy has the highest value in 2024 at 18.97 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Soybean Production per Capita by country, 2024
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By region
Soybean Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Europe 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 | 28.39 | +14.6% |
| 2023 | 24.77 | +21.9% |
| 2022 | 20.31 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 19.02 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 17.24 | −10.1% |
| 2019 | 19.17 | −3.7% |
| 2018 | 19.90 | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 18.15 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 17.86 | +10.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 16.15 | — |
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 or kilograms per person. The indicator represents the average amount of soybean produced per individual based on domestic agricultural output during a selected year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country and regional time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset combines agricultural production statistics with population data to calculate per capita soybean production levels.
The data includes the total agricultural production of soybeans, converted into per capita values by dividing production quantities by the corresponding population figures. It covers soybean output from crop cultivation activities used for food products, animal feed, vegetable oil production, biofuel applications, and industrial purposes. The indicator includes annual production trends across countries and regions, allowing analysis of changes in soybean production capacity, agricultural productivity, and output relative to population size. The dataset supports comparisons of soybean production performance, regional agricultural development, and long-term production trends.
The data excludes soybean imports, exports, consumption, processing volumes, storage levels, and trade-related activities. It does not measure actual soybean availability, dietary consumption, nutritional intake, or domestic market supply. The indicator does not account for differences in farming methods, production costs, land efficiency, or dependence on international soybean trade. It also does not represent food security conditions, as it only measures domestic soybean production relative to population size. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, production measurement standards, and data availability across countries and regions.
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 or kilograms per person. The indicator represents the average amount of soybean produced per individual based on domestic agricultural output during a selected year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country and regional time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset combines agricultural production statistics with population data to calculate per capita soybean production levels.
Based on the available data, soybean production per capita increased substantially from 16,154.50 grams in 2015 to 28,391.27 grams in 2024, indicating strong long-term growth despite fluctuations during the period.
During the initial years, soybean production per capita showed a steady upward trend, increasing from 16,154.50 grams in 2015 to 18,150.08 grams in 2017. Production continued to strengthen, reaching 19,901.12 grams in 2018, supported by improvements in cultivation practices, increased soybean farming activities, and rising demand for domestically produced agricultural commodities. However, production slightly declined to 19,170.43 grams in 2019 and further to 17,243.61 grams in 2020, reflecting temporary challenges related to weather conditions, crop performance, and agricultural market conditions.
A recovery followed after 2020, with soybean production per capita increasing to 19,020.97 grams in 2021 and 20,311.89 grams in 2022. Growth accelerated significantly in 2023, when production reached 24,768.96 grams, followed by a further increase to 28,391.27 grams in 2024, the highest level recorded during the period. This improvement indicates stronger regional soybean output, supported by expanded cultivation, improved yields, and increased focus on domestic crop production.
Overall, the dataset highlights the growing importance and strengthening position of soybean production in Europe. It is valuable for analysing agricultural development, monitoring per capita production trends, assessing regional production capacity, forecasting future supply conditions, and evaluating the influence of farming practices, climate variability, and market demand on the soybean sector.
- Indicator
- Soybean Production per Capita
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Europe Soybean Production per Capita?
Definition- Soybean production per capita refers to the annual production of soybeans divided by the total population of a country or region, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents the average amount of soybean produced per individual based on domestic agricultural output during a selected year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country and regional time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset combines agricultural production statistics with population data to calculate per capita soybean production levels.
What was Europe Soybean Production per Capita in 2024?
Europe Soybean Production per Capita was 28.39 Kilogram in 2024, up 14.6% on 2023.
How has Europe Soybean Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Europe Soybean Production per Capita moved from 16.15 Kilogram in 2015 to 28.39 Kilogram in 2024 (+75.7%), an average of +6.5% a year. The series high was 28.39 Kilogram in 2024 and the low 16.15 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Europe Soybean Production per Capita?
The highest value was 28.39 Kilogram in 2024 and the lowest was 16.15 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Europe Soybean Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of soybeans, converted into per capita values by dividing production quantities by the corresponding population figures. It covers soybean output from crop cultivation activities used for food products, animal feed, vegetable oil production, biofuel applications, and industrial purposes. The indicator includes annual production trends across countries and regions, allowing analysis of changes in soybean production capacity, agricultural productivity, and output relative to population size. The dataset supports comparisons of soybean production performance, regional agricultural development, and long-term production trends. Excluded: The data excludes soybean imports, exports, consumption, processing volumes, storage levels, and trade-related activities. It does not measure actual soybean availability, dietary consumption, nutritional intake, or domestic market supply. The indicator does not account for differences in farming methods, production costs, land efficiency, or dependence on international soybean trade. It also does not represent food security conditions, as it only measures domestic soybean production relative to population size. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, production measurement standards, and data availability across countries and regions.
Where does the Europe 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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