Soy production, yield and area harvested in Angola
Angola: Soy production, yield and area harvested was 46,857 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Angola, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, soy production, yield and area harvested in Angola stood at 46,857 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 240.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soy production, yield and area harvested in Angola peaked at 46,857 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 700 tonnes, in 2000.
That places Angola 51st out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Angola, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 700 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 800 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 1,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 1,300 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 2004 | 1,800 tonnes | +38.5% |
| 2005 | 2,200 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2006 | 3,000 tonnes | +36.4% |
| 2007 | 7,064 tonnes | +135.5% |
| 2008 | 14,711 tonnes | +108.3% |
| 2009 | 5,936 tonnes | -59.6% |
| 2010 | 6,087 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 7,743 tonnes | +27.2% |
| 2012 | 5,898 tonnes | -23.8% |
| 2013 | 10,326 tonnes | +75.1% |
| 2014 | 13,763 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2015 | 14,835 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 15,740 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 36,001 tonnes | +128.7% |
| 2018 | 35,266 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 37,350 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 37,961 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 37,317 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 37,374 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 44,640 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 2024 | 46,857 tonnes | +5.0% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 46,857 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,629 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Angola's 46,857 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69,291 tonnes, 68% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,851 tonnes | 700 tonnes | 14,711 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,301 tonnes | 5,898 tonnes | 37,350 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,830 tonnes | 37,317 tonnes | 46,857 tonnes | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Angola
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 38.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2524 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 789.91 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2141 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2854 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 25.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 25.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soy production, yield and area harvested in Angola?
- Soy production, yield and area harvested in Angola was 46,857 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 46,857 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 700 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Angola rank for soy production, yield and area harvested?
- Angola ranks 51st out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soy production, yield and area harvested rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 240.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Soy production, yield and area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Shown is the change in soy production, yield and area used to grow the crop over time.