Soybeans production in Bolivia
In 2024 Bolivia produced 3.2 million t of soybeans, the 10th largest in the world (0.81% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 3.7 million t in 2023. Area harvested: 1.7 million ha, yield 1.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3.2 million t
- World rank
- 10 of 102
- 10-year change
- +14%
- Record
- 3.7 million t
- 2023
Soybeans in Bolivia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Bolivia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.81%
- 0.92% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.9
- world 2.8 (−31%)
- kg per person
- 259
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- +14%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Russia | 7,000,000 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Ukraine | 6,635,180 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Bolivia | 3,216,440 | 0.81% |
| 11 | Uruguay | 3,065,000 | 0.77% |
| 12 | South Africa | 1,848,000 | 0.46% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Bolivia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,216,440 | −12% | 1,685,175 | 1.91 |
| 2023 | 3,670,464 | +6.2% | 1,824,029 | 2.01 |
| 2022 | 3,457,144 | +4.2% | 1,524,794 | 2.27 |
| 2021 | 3,318,169 | +17% | 1,431,021 | 2.32 |
| 2020 | 2,829,356 | −5.4% | 1,357,998 | 2.08 |
| 2019 | 2,990,845 | +1.7% | 1,387,973 | 2.15 |
| 2018 | 2,942,131 | +10% | 1,362,925 | 2.16 |
| 2017 | 2,671,046 | −17% | 1,263,702 | 2.11 |
| 2016 | 3,203,992 | +3.2% | 1,336,042 | 2.40 |
| 2015 | 3,105,938 | +10% | 1,322,992 | 2.35 |
| 2014 | 2,814,321 | −0.4% | 1,282,455 | 2.19 |
| 2013 | 2,826,726 | +6.2% | 1,222,855 | 2.31 |
| 2012 | 2,661,910 | +43% | 1,292,826 | 2.06 |
| 2011 | 1,861,038 | +9.9% | 1,177,541 | 1.58 |
| 2010 | 1,693,048 | −11% | 1,086,769 | 1.56 |
| 2009 | 1,892,619 | +50% | 902,218 | 2.10 |
| 2008 | 1,259,676 | −21% | 785,793 | 1.60 |
| 2007 | 1,595,947 | −1.4% | 958,279 | 1.67 |
| 2006 | 1,618,966 | −4.4% | 950,118 | 1.70 |
| 2005 | 1,693,087 | +6.8% | 941,068 | 1.80 |
| 2004 | 1,585,846 | −0.0% | 803,990 | 1.97 |
| 2003 | 1,586,031 | +27% | 684,213 | 2.32 |
| 2002 | 1,246,495 | +8.2% | 637,124 | 1.96 |
| 2001 | 1,152,270 | −3.8% | 615,292 | 1.87 |
| 2000 | 1,197,251 | +24% | 616,964 | 1.94 |
| 1999 | 967,625 | −14% | 627,870 | 1.54 |
| 1998 | 1,120,286 | +13% | 588,667 | 1.90 |
| 1997 | 994,557 | +15% | 527,050 | 1.89 |
| 1996 | 867,488 | −0.3% | 463,243 | 1.87 |
| 1995 | 870,074 | +23% | 428,326 | 2.03 |
| 1994 | 708,968 | +44% | 316,689 | 2.24 |
| 1993 | 491,451 | +44% | 213,674 | 2.30 |
| 1992 | 342,463 | −13% | 221,931 | 1.54 |
| 1991 | 393,618 | +69% | 193,289 | 2.04 |
| 1990 | 232,743 | −11% | 143,372 | 1.62 |
| 1989 | 260,249 | +72% | 129,366 | 2.01 |
| 1988 | 151,100 | +24% | 75,483 | 2.00 |
| 1987 | 121,560 | −19% | 60,500 | 2.01 |
| 1986 | 149,779 | +80% | 72,518 | 2.07 |
| 1985 | 83,264 | +6.9% | 60,518 | 1.38 |
| 1984 | 77,860 | +50% | 47,614 | 1.64 |
| 1983 | 51,852 | −40% | 33,137 | 1.56 |
| 1982 | 86,305 | +49% | 48,750 | 1.77 |
| 1981 | 57,980 | +22% | 34,830 | 1.66 |
| 1980 | 47,595 | +17% | 37,580 | 1.27 |
| 1979 | 40,805 | +56% | 28,390 | 1.44 |
| 1978 | 26,225 | +133% | 19,430 | 1.35 |
| 1977 | 11,255 | −27% | 7,580 | 1.48 |
| 1976 | 15,370 | +29% | 12,100 | 1.27 |
| 1975 | 11,930 | +49% | 9,450 | 1.26 |
| 1974 | 8,000 | +135% | 5,800 | 1.38 |
| 1973 | 3,400 | +183% | 2,000 | 1.70 |
| 1972 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 800 | 1.50 |
| 1971 | 1,200 | −20% | 800 | 1.50 |
| 1970 | 1,500 | +25% | 1,000 | 1.50 |
| 1969 | 1,200 | +200% | 800 | 1.50 |
| 1968 | 400 | +33% | 430 | 0.93 |
| 1967 | 300 | +1,100% | 313 | 0.96 |
| 1966 | 25 | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 202,391 t USD 81.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 99
- Imports
- 2,452 t USD 1.2 m
- Importer rank
- 95 of 165
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of soybeans in Bolivia?
Bolivia produced 3.2 million t in 2024, 0.81% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bolivia rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Bolivia ranked 10th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in Bolivia changed?
It rose by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 3.7 million t in 2023.
What is the yield of soybeans in Bolivia?
1.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3.2 million t from 1.7 million ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Bolivia export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Bolivia reported exports of 202,391 t (USD 81.1 m) and imports of 2,452 t (USD 1.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.