Falling to a series low
Thailand Soybean Production per Capita moved from 0.808 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.228 Kilogram in 2024 (−71.8%), an average of −13.1% a year. The series high was 0.808 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 0.228 Kilogram in 2024.
What Thailand Soybean Production per Capita shows
Thailand Soybean Production per Capita was 0.228 Kilogram in 2024, down 3.2% on 2023. Thailand’s soybean production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a significant declining agricultural trend, reflecting reductions in domestic soybean output relative to population size and changing conditions within the agricultural sector. Soybeans are an important commodity for food processing, animal feed, vegetable oil production, and traditional food products.
A 71.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 0.579 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −36.3% in 2019.
Ranks 22 of 24 countries covered
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Thailand ranks 22 for 2024, behind Argentina (1,055 Kilogram) and Brazil (681.5 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 48.72 Kilogram, so Thailand is below it.
Full series
Thailand 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 Trough | 0.228 | −3.2% |
| 2023 | 0.236 | −18.3% |
| 2022 | 0.289 | −2.5% |
| 2021 | 0.296 | −7% |
| 2020 | 0.318 | −13.4% |
| 2019 | 0.367 | −36.3% |
| 2018 | 0.577 | −4.2% |
| 2017 | 0.602 | +12.9% |
| 2016 | 0.533 | −34% |
| 2015Peak | 0.808 | — |
Regional context
How Thailand compares in Asia
Soybean Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Thailand is highlighted.
1China14.55
2India10.43
3South Korea3.00
4Turkey2.06
5Japan2.04
6Indonesia0.802
7Vietnam0.457
8Thailand0.228
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.
Based on the available data, soybean production per capita declined from 807.52 grams in 2015 to 228.09 grams in 2024, indicating a substantial long-term decrease despite temporary periods of improvement.
Production per capita decreased sharply from 807.52 grams in 2015 to 532.95 grams in 2016. A moderate recovery occurred in 2017, when production increased to 601.87 grams, but the indicator declined again to 576.73 grams in 2018. The downward movement continued in 2019, with soybean production per capita falling to 367.48 grams, reflecting weaker domestic production performance and possible challenges related to cultivation conditions, crop yields, or competition from alternative crops.
Production continued to decline in 2020, reaching 318.25 grams, and decreased further to 296.04 grams in 2021. The indicator fell again to 288.55 grams in 2022, representing the lowest level recorded during the period. These reductions may have been influenced by changes in cultivated area, weather variability, production costs, and shifts in agricultural resource allocation.
A limited recovery occurred in 2023, when soybean production per capita increased to 235.68 grams, followed by a slight decline to 228.09 grams in 2024. The latest value remained significantly below the 2015 level, highlighting continued challenges in maintaining domestic soybean production.
Overall, the dataset highlights the declining trend and changing dynamics of Thailand’s soybean sector. It is valuable for analysing agricultural performance, monitoring per capita production, assessing long-term output changes, supporting market forecasting, and evaluating the influence of climate conditions, productivity, cultivation patterns, and agricultural policies on soybean production.
- Indicator
- Soybean Production per Capita
- Country
- Thailand
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Thailand 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 Thailand Soybean Production per Capita in 2024?
Thailand Soybean Production per Capita was 0.228 Kilogram in 2024, down 3.2% on 2023.
How has Thailand Soybean Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Thailand Soybean Production per Capita moved from 0.808 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.228 Kilogram in 2024 (−71.8%), an average of −13.1% a year. The series high was 0.808 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 0.228 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Thailand Soybean Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.808 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 0.228 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the Thailand 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 Thailand 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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