Soybeans production in Liberia
In 2024 Liberia produced 3,426 t of soybeans, the 77th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.9%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 7,959 ha, yield 0.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 3,426 t
- World rank
- 77 of 102
- 10-year change
- +1.9%
- Record
- 3,426 t
- 2024
Soybeans in Liberia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Liberia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.4
- world 2.8 (−85%)
- kg per person
- 0.61
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- +1.9%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gabon | 4,015 | 0.00% |
| 76 | Syria | 3,610 | 0.00% |
| 77 | Liberia | 3,426 | 0.00% |
| 78 | Kyrgyzstan | 2,549 | 0.00% |
| 79 | Greece | 2,490 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Liberia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,426 | +0.6% | 7,959 | 0.43 |
| 2023 | 3,406 | +0.6% | 7,933 | 0.43 |
| 2022 | 3,387 | +0.5% | 7,907 | 0.43 |
| 2021 | 3,371 | −1.6% | 7,884 | 0.43 |
| 2020 | 3,425 | +1.5% | 8,031 | 0.43 |
| 2019 | 3,375 | +1.7% | 7,925 | 0.43 |
| 2018 | 3,319 | +2.0% | 7,806 | 0.43 |
| 2017 | 3,254 | +3.1% | 7,665 | 0.42 |
| 2016 | 3,157 | −2.6% | 7,458 | 0.42 |
| 2015 | 3,242 | −3.6% | 7,644 | 0.42 |
| 2014 | 3,362 | +1.9% | 7,893 | 0.43 |
| 2013 | 3,300 | +3.1% | 7,600 | 0.43 |
| 2012 | 3,200 | +3.2% | 7,500 | 0.43 |
| 2011 | 3,100 | +3.3% | 7,501 | 0.41 |
| 2010 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 7,400 | 0.41 |
| 2009 | 3,000 | −7.7% | 7,500 | 0.40 |
| 2008 | 3,250 | +1.6% | 8,100 | 0.40 |
| 2007 | 3,200 | +3.2% | 7,800 | 0.41 |
| 2006 | 3,100 | +2.2% | 7,700 | 0.40 |
| 2005 | 3,033 | +1.3% | 7,566 | 0.40 |
| 2004 | 2,995 | −0.6% | 7,501 | 0.40 |
| 2003 | 3,013 | +0.4% | 7,555 | 0.40 |
| 2002 | 3,001 | +0.6% | 7,536 | 0.40 |
| 2001 | 2,984 | +0.9% | 7,503 | 0.40 |
| 2000 | 2,957 | −1.4% | 7,440 | 0.40 |
| 1999 | 3,000 | +8.1% | 7,500 | 0.40 |
| 1998 | 2,776 | +5.4% | 6,996 | 0.40 |
| 1997 | 2,635 | +6.2% | 6,650 | 0.40 |
| 1996 | 2,482 | +7.0% | 6,274 | 0.40 |
| 1995 | 2,320 | +7.7% | 5,878 | 0.39 |
| 1994 | 2,155 | +7.7% | 5,476 | 0.39 |
| 1993 | 2,000 | +9.1% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1992 | 1,834 | +9.1% | 4,721 | 0.39 |
| 1991 | 1,681 | +12% | 4,361 | 0.39 |
| 1990 | 1,500 | −25% | 4,000 | 0.38 |
| 1989 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1988 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1987 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1986 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1985 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1984 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1983 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1982 | 2,000 | +5.3% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1981 | 1,900 | +5.6% | 5,000 | 0.38 |
| 1980 | 1,800 | +5.9% | 4,800 | 0.38 |
| 1979 | 1,700 | +6.3% | 4,700 | 0.36 |
| 1978 | 1,600 | +6.7% | 4,600 | 0.35 |
| 1977 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 0.33 |
| 1976 | 1,500 | +7.1% | 4,500 | 0.33 |
| 1975 | 1,400 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.35 |
| 1974 | 1,400 | +7.7% | 4,000 | 0.35 |
| 1973 | 1,300 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.33 |
| 1972 | 1,300 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.33 |
| 1971 | 1,300 | +8.3% | 4,000 | 0.33 |
| 1970 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 3,500 | 0.34 |
| 1969 | 1,200 | +9.1% | 3,500 | 0.34 |
| 1968 | 1,100 | 0.0% | 3,500 | 0.31 |
| 1967 | 1,100 | +10% | 3,500 | 0.31 |
| 1966 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.33 |
| 1965 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.33 |
| 1964 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.33 |
| 1963 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.33 |
| 1962 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.33 |
| 1961 | 1,000 | — | 3,000 | 0.33 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 2 t USD 5,000
- Importer rank
- 159 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 Liberia?
Liberia produced 3,426 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Liberia rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Liberia ranked 77th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in Liberia changed?
It rose by 1.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of soybeans in Liberia?
0.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,426 t from 7,959 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Liberia export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Liberia reported no exports and imports of 2 t (USD 5,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Liberia is imputed by FAO. 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.