Higher over the period
Italy Soybean Production per Capita moved from 18.44 Kilogram in 2015 to 18.97 Kilogram in 2024 (+2.9%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 19.68 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 15.46 Kilogram in 2021.
What Italy Soybean Production per Capita shows
Italy Soybean Production per Capita was 18.97 Kilogram in 2024, up 3% on 2023. Italy’s soybean production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a fluctuating but relatively resilient agricultural trend, reflecting changes in crop yields, cultivated area, weather conditions, and domestic production capacity.
A 21.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2021) is 4.22 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +16.6% in 2018.
Ranks 6 of 24 countries covered
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 6 for 2024, behind Argentina (1,055 Kilogram) and Brazil (681.5 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 48.72 Kilogram, so Italy is below it.
Full series
Italy 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 | 18.97 | +3% |
| 2023 | 18.42 | +16.4% |
| 2022 | 15.82 | +2.3% |
| 2021 Trough | 15.46 | −7.9% |
| 2020 | 16.78 | −3.2% |
| 2019 | 17.34 | −11.9% |
| 2018Peak | 19.68 | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 16.89 | −5.6% |
| 2016 | 17.88 | −3% |
| 2015 | 18.44 | — |
Regional context
How Italy compares in Europe
Soybean Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Italy is highlighted.
1Italy18.97
2France5.99
3Germany1.56
4Spain0.228
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.
Soybeans are an important agricultural commodity in Italy, supporting livestock feed, food processing, vegetable oil production, and the growing demand for plant-based protein products. Based on the available data, soybean production per capita increased slightly from 18.44 kilograms in 2015 to 18.97 kilograms in 2024, indicating overall stability despite several periods of decline and recovery.
Production per capita declined moderately from 18.44 kilograms in 2015 to 17.88 kilograms in 2016 and decreased further to 16.89 kilograms in 2017. However, the indicator recovered strongly to 19.68 kilograms in 2018, the highest level recorded during the period. This improvement may have been supported by favourable growing conditions, improved crop productivity, and stronger domestic soybean cultivation.
Production declined again to 17.34 kilograms in 2019 and fell slightly to 16.78 kilograms in 2020. The downward movement continued in 2021, when soybean production per capita reached 15.46 kilograms, the lowest level recorded during the period. These reductions may have been influenced by weather variability, changes in crop yields, shifts in harvested area, or other agricultural production constraints.
A gradual recovery followed, with production increasing to 15.82 kilograms in 2022 and rising significantly to 18.42 kilograms in 2023. In 2024, soybean production per capita reached 18.97 kilograms, surpassing the 2015 level and indicating improved production performance. Although the latest value remained below the 2018 peak, the recovery demonstrated the continued capacity of Italy’s soybean sector to respond to changing agricultural conditions.
Overall, the dataset highlights the stability and resilience of Italy’s soybean production sector. It is valuable for analysing agricultural trends, monitoring per capita output, assessing year-to-year production performance, supporting market forecasting, and evaluating the influence of climate, productivity, cultivation patterns, and domestic demand on soybean production.
- Indicator
- Soybean Production per Capita
- Country
- Italy
- 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 Italy 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 Italy Soybean Production per Capita in 2024?
Italy Soybean Production per Capita was 18.97 Kilogram in 2024, up 3% on 2023.
How has Italy Soybean Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Italy Soybean Production per Capita moved from 18.44 Kilogram in 2015 to 18.97 Kilogram in 2024 (+2.9%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 19.68 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 15.46 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Italy Soybean Production per Capita?
The highest value was 19.68 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 15.46 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Italy 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 Italy 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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