Soybean Production per Capita โ 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.
During the period, soybean production per capita declined from 5.18 grams in 2015 to 4.37 grams in 2024, indicating an overall reduction despite temporary periods of improvement.
Production remained relatively stable in the initial years, decreasing slightly from 5.18 grams in 2015 to 5.10 grams in 2016. It then increased to 6.16 grams in 2017, the highest level recorded during the period, before gradually declining to 6.01 grams in 2018 and 5.94 grams in 2019. These changes indicate moderate fluctuations in domestic soybean output while maintaining a limited production base.
A further decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, with production per capita falling from 4.95 grams to 3.60 grams, the lowest value recorded during the period. This decline may be associated with production challenges, including adverse weather conditions, changes in cultivated area, yield variations, and competition for agricultural resources. Production recovered in 2022, rising to 5.50 grams, reflecting improved output conditions. However, the trend weakened again, with production declining to 5.36 grams in 2023 and 4.37 grams in 2024.
Overall, the data highlights the limited scale and variability of soybean production in the Philippines. The indicator provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural performance, monitoring per capita output trends, understanding production challenges, and evaluating the impact of climate conditions, productivity changes, and resource allocation on the soybean sector.